Himalayan Prinia
NameHimalayan Prinia
Common NameHimalayan Prinia
Scientific NamePrinia crinigera
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are brownish-grey with dark streaking, especially on the crown and back. Underparts are buffy-white, often with faint streaking on the flanks. It has a distinctive long, graduated tail, which is often cocked. The bill is slender and dark, and legs are pale.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a harsh, churring 'chrr-chrr-chrr' or a rattling 'trrr-trrr-trrr' call. It also produces a series of sharp, metallic 'chip' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, forest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Himalayas, from northern Pakistan through northern India, Nepal, Bhutan, and into parts of Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Thailand, and southern China.
Identifying Featureslong graduated tail, streaked upperparts, buffy-white underparts, harsh churring call, active foraging in scrub
Description
The Himalayan Prinia is a small, long-tailed warbler often found in scrub and grasslands. It is typically seen foraging actively among vegetation, often with its long tail cocked or flicking. This species is known for its distinctive calls and somewhat streaky plumage.
