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Banded Prinia
Prinia bairdii
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Least Concern
Wingspan
10.8 cm
Weight
13.316666666666668 g
Family
Cisticolidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Banded Prinia is a small warbler-like bird of the family Cisticolidae found in forest edges and dense undergrowth in Central Africa. Weighing about 13.3g with a wingspan of 10.8cm, it has barred flanks and a long tail. Like other prinias, it forages actively through low vegetation for insects.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.8 cm | 4.3 in |
| Weight | 13.316666666666668 g | 0.47 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 12 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Cisticolidae |
| Genus | Prinia |
| Species | Prinia bairdii |
Distribution
Banded Prinia has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Banded Prinia endangered?
The Banded Prinia has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Banded Prinia nest?
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 12 days.
How big is the Banded Prinia?
The Banded Prinia has a wingspan of 10.8 cm, weight of 13.316666666666668 g.
What order and family does the Banded Prinia belong to?
The Banded Prinia (Prinia bairdii) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Cisticolidae.
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