White-chinned Prinia
NameWhite-chinned Prinia
Common NameWhite-chinned Prinia
Scientific NamePrinia leucopogon
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)12
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)7.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dark grey, contrasting with a clean white chin and throat. The belly is pale greyish-white, and the flanks are slightly darker grey. It has a relatively short, dark bill and dark eyes. The tail is dark and often held cocked or flicked.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a rapid, high-pitched trill or series of 'chip' notes, often described as a 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'chick-chick-chick' song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in central Africa, from southeastern Nigeria and Cameroon east through the Central African Republic, northern Democratic Republic of Congo, and Uganda, south to northern Angola and western Kenya.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Dark grey upperparts, Prominent white chin and throat, Active, often flicking tail, Found in dense undergrowth
Description
The White-chinned Prinia is a small, active passerine bird characterized by its grey plumage and distinctive white chin and throat. It typically forages in dense undergrowth and thickets, often flicking its tail as it moves.
