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Ashy Prinia

Prinia socialis · Species of bird
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
ashpri1, ASPR

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

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyCisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae)
SpeciesPrinia socialis
Species Codesashpri1, 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.