Striped Prinia
NameStriped Prinia
Common NameStriped Prinia
Scientific NamePrinia gracilis
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)11.5
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are greyish-brown with distinct dark streaking, especially on the head and back. Underparts are whitish, sometimes with a buff wash on the flanks. It has a pale supercilium and a relatively long, often cocked, graduated tail.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a distinctive, rapid, and repetitive 'chip-chip-chip' or a buzzing 'trrrrt-trrrrt-trrrrt' often given from an exposed perch.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across North Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Asia, extending eastwards to India and Pakistan.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Streaked grey-brown upperparts, Long, graduated tail, Pale supercilium, Active foraging behavior
Description
A small, slender warbler with a long, graduated tail, often seen actively foraging for insects. It typically inhabits open scrub, grasslands, and agricultural areas, moving quickly through vegetation.
