Jungle Prinia
NameJungle Prinia
Common NameJungle Prinia
Scientific NamePrinia sylvatica
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)12
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are plain brown, often with a rufous tinge, especially on the rump and tail. Underparts are buffy white, becoming more rufous on the flanks and undertail coverts. It has a faint pale supercilium and a dark bill.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a distinctive, repetitive, harsh 'chip-chip-chip' or 'twee-twee-twee' often given from an exposed perch.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, forest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Indian subcontinent, including India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Long, graduated tail, Plain brown upperparts, Buffy-white underparts, Harsh, repetitive call
Description
The Jungle Prinia is a small, drab warbler-like bird with a relatively long tail, often held cocked. It is typically found in scrubland, grasslands, and open woodlands, foraging actively for insects.
