About the Drakensberg Prinia
The Drakensberg prinia or saffron-breasted prinia is a small passerine bird. It lives in eastern South Africa and Eswatini.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae) |
| Species | Prinia hypoxantha |
| Species Codes | drapri1, DRPR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Drakensberg Prinia belong to?
The Drakensberg Prinia (Prinia hypoxantha) belongs to the Cisticolas and Allies family (Cisticolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Drakensberg Prinia?
The Drakensberg prinia or saffron-breasted prinia is a small passerine bird. It lives in eastern South Africa and Eswatini....
Where can I report a Drakensberg Prinia sighting?
You can log sightings of Drakensberg Prinia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code drapri1, or on iNaturalist.
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Passeriformes
Order
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Species in Family
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