Pale Prinia
NamePale Prinia
Common NamePale Prinia
Scientific NamePrinia somalica
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are a uniform pale greyish-brown, with a slightly darker crown. The underparts are whitish, sometimes with a faint buff wash on the flanks. It has a dark, slender bill, pale legs, and a relatively long, graduated tail that is often held upright.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a rapid series of high-pitched, chattering notes or a trilling song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, desert
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northeastern Africa, including Somalia, eastern Ethiopia, northern Kenya, and parts of Sudan and Uganda, inhabiting arid and semi-arid regions.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Pale grey-brown upperparts, Whitish underparts, Long, often cocked tail, Slender dark bill, Inhabits thorny scrub
Description
The Pale Prinia is a small, slender warbler characterized by its pale grey-brown upperparts and whitish underparts. It is an active bird, often seen foraging for insects in thorny scrub and acacia bushland, frequently holding its long tail cocked.
