Banded Prinia
Prinia bairdii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="prinia-bairdii"></birdfyi-bird>The Banded Prinia (Prinia bairdii) is a bird species in the family Cisticolidae, within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 10.8 cm and a weight of 13.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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
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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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cisticolidae family