About the Himalayan Prinia
The Himalayan prinia is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It was formerly lumped in with the striped prinia as the striated prinia.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae) |
| Species | Prinia crinigera |
| Species Codes | strpri2, STPR, HIPR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Himalayan Prinia belong to?
The Himalayan Prinia (Prinia crinigera) belongs to the Cisticolas and Allies family (Cisticolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Himalayan Prinia?
The Himalayan prinia is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It was formerly lumped in with the striped prinia as the striated prinia....
Where can I report a Himalayan Prinia sighting?
You can log sightings of Himalayan Prinia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code strpri2, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
164
Species in Family
255
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