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Brown Prinia
Prinia polychroa
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Least Concern
Wingspan
11.5 cm
Weight
12.5 g
Family
Cisticolidae
Order
Passeriformes
The Brown Prinia (Prinia polychroa) is a bird species in the family Cisticolidae, within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.5 cm and a weight of 12.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 11.5 cm | 4.5 in |
| Weight | 12.5 g | 0.44 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: DM.
Clutch Size
4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Cisticolidae |
| Genus | Prinia |
| Species | Prinia polychroa |
Distribution
Brown Prinia has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Brown Prinia endangered?
The Brown Prinia has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Brown Prinia nest?
Nest type: DM.
How big is the Brown Prinia?
The Brown Prinia has a wingspan of 11.5 cm, weight of 12.5 g.
What order and family does the Brown Prinia belong to?
The Brown Prinia (Prinia polychroa) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Cisticolidae.
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