Red-winged Prinia
NameRed-winged Prinia
Common NameRed-winged Prinia
Scientific NamePrinia erythroptera
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are rufous-brown, particularly on the crown and wings, giving it its common name. The underparts are whitish to pale buff. It possesses a relatively long, graduated tail.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a distinctive, often repetitive, buzzing or trilling song, sometimes described as a 'zitting' or 'churring' sound.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across a broad belt of sub-Saharan Africa, ranging from Senegal in the west to Ethiopia in the east, and south to Angola and Zambia.
Identifying Featuresrufous-brown cap, rufous-brown wings, pale underparts, long tail, small size, active behavior
Description
The Red-winged Prinia is a small, active warbler-like bird characterized by its rufous-brown cap and wings, contrasting with pale underparts. It typically inhabits dense scrub and grasslands, often seen foraging for insects.
