Red-winged Gray Warbler
NameRed-winged Gray Warbler
Common NameRed-winged Prinia
Scientific NamePrinia erythroptera
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsThe head and upperparts are grey, contrasting with whitish underparts. A distinctive rufous-orange patch is visible on the wing coverts, giving the bird its common name. It possesses a long, graduated tail and a slender, dark bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of sharp, buzzing, or churring notes, often described as a 'zitting' or 'churring' call, typically given from dense cover.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in parts of Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and southern China.
Identifying Featuressmall size, long tail, grey upperparts, rufous-orange wing patch, dark slender bill
Description
A small, slender warbler characterized by its grey upperparts, whitish underparts, and a prominent rufous-orange patch on its wings. It typically forages actively in dense scrub and tall grasses, often flicking its long tail.
