Yellow-bellied Prinia
NameYellow-bellied Prinia
Common NameYellow-bellied Prinia
Scientific NamePrinia flaviventris
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsThe Yellow-bellied Prinia has a dark grey cap, a white throat and upper breast, and a striking bright yellow belly and vent. Its back and wings are olive-brown, and it possesses a relatively long, graduated olive-brown tail. The eyes are reddish-orange.
Vocalization / CallIts call is typically a rapid, chattering 'chip-chip-chip' or a series of sharp, metallic notes, often described as a 'tink-tink-tink' or 'zeet-zeet-zeet'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, wetland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across South and Southeast Asia, from India and Sri Lanka eastward through Southeast Asia to southern China and Indonesia.
Identifying Featuresbright yellow belly, dark grey cap, white throat, long tail, reddish-orange eyes
Description
A small, active passerine bird characterized by its bright yellow belly and grey head. It typically forages in dense vegetation, often flicking its long tail while moving through reeds and grasses.
