Rufous-crowned Prinia
NameRufous-crowned Prinia
Common NameRufous-crowned Prinia
Scientific NamePrinia rufescens
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)12
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsFeatures a rufous crown, greyish-brown upperparts, and a distinct white supercilium above a dark eye-stripe. The throat has a prominent black band, while the underparts are whitish with some dark streaking on the flanks. Wings and tail are rufous-brown.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a rapid series of sharp, metallic 'chip-chip-chip' notes or a buzzing 'twee-twee-twee' song, often delivered from dense cover.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across Southeast Asia, including northeastern India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and parts of southern China.
Identifying Featuresrufous crown, white supercilium, black throat band, streaked underparts, long tail, small size
Description
A small, active warbler-like bird characterized by its distinctive rufous crown and a prominent black throat band. It typically forages in dense undergrowth and scrub, often flicking its long tail as it moves.
