Ashy Prinia
Prinia socialis
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The Ashy Prinia is a common small warbler found across South Asia from Pakistan to Myanmar, inhabiting grasslands, scrub, and gardens. Weighing about 8g with a wingspan near 9.9cm, it has ashy-grey plumage and a characteristically long tail often held cocked upright. It feeds on insects and is a familiar garden bird.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 9.9 cm | 3.9 in |
| Weight | 8.233333333333333 g | 0.29 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 11-12 days.
Clutch Size
3-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Cisticolidae |
| Genus | Prinia |
| Species | Prinia socialis |
Distribution
Ashy Prinia has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cisticolidae family