River Prinia
NameRiver Prinia
Common NameRiver Prinia
Scientific NamePrinia fluviatilis
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull brown to grey-brown, contrasting with whitish to pale buff underparts. It features a faint pale supercilium above a dark eye-stripe. The bill is slender and dark, and the tail is relatively long.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a series of sharp, buzzing or trilling notes, often described as 'tzzzt-tzzzt-tzzzt' or a rapid 'chip-chip-chip'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatswetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in West and Central Africa, ranging from Senegal east to Sudan and south through the Democratic Republic of Congo, typically along major river systems.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size and slender build, Dull brown upperparts and pale underparts, Pale supercilium and dark eye-stripe, Long tail, often held cocked, Preference for wetland and reedbed habitats
Description
The River Prinia is a small, slender warbler-like bird typically found in wetland habitats. It is characterized by its drab brown upperparts and pale underparts, often seen actively foraging in dense waterside vegetation.
