Wing-snapping Cisticola vs Bar-winged Prinia
Cisticola ayresii compared with Prinia familiaris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Wing-snapping Cisticola | Bar-winged Prinia |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cisticola ayresii | Prinia familiaris |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolidae | Cisticolidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 9.0 cm (3.5 in) | 10.8 cm (4.3 in) |
| Weight | 9.616666666666667 g (0.34 oz) | 9.0 g (0.32 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Wing-snapping Cisticola only
Bar-winged Prinia only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Wing-snapping Cisticola
Near Threatened
Bar-winged Prinia
About These Birds
Bar-winged Prinia
The Bar-winged Prinia is a Near Threatened small warbler of the family Cisticolidae endemic to the islands of Java and Bali in Indonesia. Weighing about 9g with a wingspan of 10.8cm, it has distinctive white-tipped wing coverts forming a bar across the wing. It inhabits scrub, grassland edges, and gardens where it feeds on small insects.