Red-fronted Prinia
NameRed-fronted Prinia
Common NameRed-fronted Prinia
Scientific NamePrinia rufifrons
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are grey-brown, contrasting with a distinctive rufous forehead and crown. Underparts are whitish, often with a buffy wash on the flanks. It has a long, graduated dark brown tail with whitish tips and a reddish-brown iris.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include rapid, high-pitched 'chip-chip-chip' notes and a buzzing 'tzzzzzz' call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across sub-Saharan Africa, from Senegal east to Eritrea and Ethiopia, extending south through East Africa to parts of Southern Africa.
Identifying FeaturesRufous forehead and crown, Grey-brown upperparts, Whitish underparts, Long, graduated tail, Small size, Reddish-brown iris
Description
A small, slender warbler characterized by its rufous forehead and crown, contrasting with its grey-brown upperparts and whitish underparts. It typically inhabits dry scrub and acacia woodlands, foraging actively for insects.
