About the Karoo Prinia
The Karoo prinia or spotted prinia is a small passerine bird. It is a resident breeder in South Africa, Lesotho and far southern Namibia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae) |
| Species | Prinia maculosa |
| Species Codes | karpri1, KAPR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Karoo Prinia belong to?
The Karoo Prinia (Prinia maculosa) belongs to the Cisticolas and Allies family (Cisticolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Karoo Prinia?
The Karoo prinia or spotted prinia is a small passerine bird. It is a resident breeder in South Africa, Lesotho and far southern Namibia....
Where can I report a Karoo Prinia sighting?
You can log sightings of Karoo Prinia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code karpri1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
164
Species in Family
4,223
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