Hill Prinia
NameHill Prinia
Common NameHill Prinia
Scientific NamePrinia atrogularis
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, contrasting with a pale whitish to buffy belly and flanks, which may show faint streaking. It features a prominent dark supercilium (eyebrow stripe) and a dark loral stripe. The throat can appear dusky, especially in breeding plumage, and it has a long, graduated brown tail.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a loud, repetitive, and often harsh or buzzing song, typically a series of 'chip-chip-chip' or 'twee-twee-twee' notes that can accelerate into a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across parts of South and Southeast Asia, including the Himalayas, Northeast India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and parts of southern China.
Identifying FeaturesLong, graduated tail, Dark supercilium and loral stripe, Olive-brown upperparts with pale underparts, Loud, repetitive song, Prefers hilly and mountainous scrub or open forest edges
Description
The Hill Prinia is a small, long-tailed warbler typically found in hilly and mountainous regions. It is known for its loud, repetitive song, often delivered from a conspicuous perch in scrub or tall grass.
