About the Ashy Prinia
The ashy prinia or ashy wren-warbler is a small warbler in the family Cisticolidae. This prinia is a resident breeder in the Indian subcontinent, ranging across most of India, Nepal, Bangladesh, eastern Pakistan, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and western Myanmar. It is a common bird in urban gardens and farmlands in many parts of India and its small size, distinctive colours and upright tail make it easy to identify. The northern populations have a rufous rump and back and have a distinct breeding and non-breeding plumage while other populations lack such variation.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae) |
| Species | Prinia socialis |
| Species Codes | ashpri1, ASPR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ashy Prinia belong to?
The Ashy Prinia (Prinia socialis) belongs to the Cisticolas and Allies family (Cisticolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Ashy Prinia?
The ashy prinia or ashy wren-warbler is a small warbler in the family Cisticolidae. This prinia is a resident breeder in the Indian subcontinent, ranging across most of India, Nepal, Bangladesh, eastern Pakistan, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and western Myanmar. It is a common bird in urban gardens and farmlan...
Where can I report a Ashy Prinia sighting?
You can log sightings of Ashy Prinia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ashpri1, or on iNaturalist.