Rufescent Prinia
NameRufescent Prinia
Common NameRufescent Prinia
Scientific NamePrinia rufescens
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)7.5
Plumage DetailsThis prinia has a greyish-brown crown and nape, a distinct pale supercilium, and rufous-brown upperparts including the back and wings. Its underparts are whitish, often with rufous wash on the flanks, and it has a reddish-brown iris.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a rapid, chattering or trilling song, often described as a series of 'chip-chip-chip' notes followed by a trill, or a 'twee-twee-twee' call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Rufescent Prinia is found across a wide range in Southeast Asia, extending from northeastern India and Bangladesh through Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and parts of Indonesia.
Identifying Featuresgreyish-brown cap, pale supercilium, rufous-brown back, long graduated tail, reddish-brown eye
Description
The Rufescent Prinia is a small, active warbler-like bird typically found in dense vegetation. It is characterized by its greyish head, rufous-brown back, and a relatively long tail, often seen foraging for insects.
