About the Pale Prinia
The Pale Prinia (Prinia somalica) is a species of bird in the Cisticolas and Allies family (Cisticolidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 164 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code palpri1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae) |
| Species | Prinia somalica |
| Species Codes | palpri1, PAPR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pale Prinia belong to?
The Pale Prinia (Prinia somalica) belongs to the Cisticolas and Allies family (Cisticolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Pale Prinia?
The Pale Prinia is a member of the Cisticolas and Allies family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Pale Prinia sighting?
You can log sightings of Pale Prinia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code palpri1, or on iNaturalist.