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Black-chested Prinia

Prinia flavicans

Least Concern
翼展
10.5 cm
体重
9.459999999999999 g
Cisticolidae
Passeriformes

关于

The Black-chested Prinia is a small, warbler-like bird of sub-Saharan southern Africa, with a distinctive black breast band in breeding plumage, grey upperparts, and whitish underparts. It inhabits dry thorn scrub, open woodland, and grassland with scattered bushes in Angola, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and adjacent countries. It feeds on small insects and spiders, gleaning them from foliage.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 10.5 cm 4.1 in
体重 9.459999999999999 g 0.33 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: SP. Incubation: 12-15 days. Fledging: 11-15 days.

产卵数

3-6

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Cisticolidae
Genus Prinia
物种 Prinia flavicans

Distribution

Black-chested Prinia has been recorded in 1 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

Is the Black-chested Prinia endangered?
The Black-chested Prinia has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-chested Prinia nest?
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 12-15 days. Fledging: 11-15 days.
How big is the Black-chested Prinia?
The Black-chested Prinia has a wingspan of 10.5 cm, weight of 9.459999999999999 g.
What order and family does the Black-chested Prinia belong to?
The Black-chested Prinia (Prinia flavicans) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Cisticolidae.

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