Jungle Prinia

Prinia sylvatica

Least Concern

The Jungle Prinia is a small active songbird of Old World tropical and subtropical habitats. It works through grasses, reeds, scrub, or forest-edge tangles for insects, often flicking its tail and giving sharp calls. Several relatives stitch leaves or weave domed nests hidden low in vegetation.

Family

Cisticolidae

Group

Cisticolas and Allies

Range

Jungle Prinia Range — Resident or seasonal range in Old World tropical and subtropical habitats

Population

≈ 500K–5M

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