About the Plain Prinia
The plain prinia, also known as the plain wren-warbler or white-browed wren-warbler, is a small cisticolid warbler found in southeast Asia. It is a resident breeder from Pakistan and India to south China and southeast Asia. It was formerly included in the tawny-flanked prinia, resident in Africa south of the Sahara. The two are now usually considered to be separate species.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae) |
| Species | Prinia inornata |
| Species Codes | plapri1, PLPR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Plain Prinia belong to?
The Plain Prinia (Prinia inornata) belongs to the Cisticolas and Allies family (Cisticolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Plain Prinia?
The plain prinia, also known as the plain wren-warbler or white-browed wren-warbler, is a small cisticolid warbler found in southeast Asia. It is a resident breeder from Pakistan and India to south China and southeast Asia. It was formerly included in the tawny-flanked prinia, resident in Africa sou...
Where can I report a Plain Prinia sighting?
You can log sightings of Plain Prinia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code plapri1, or on iNaturalist.
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