Alternative name: Deignan's Prinia
- Prinia polychroa
Identification
14·5–18 cm (5¾-7 in)
- Strong bill
- Graduated tail
Distribution
Southeast Asia: Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, and Java.
Taxonomy
This species formerly included Annam Prinia and Burmese Prinia.
Subspecies
Two subspecies are recognized[1].
- P. p. deignani:
- P. p. polychroa:
Habitat
Dry scrubby grassland and undergrowth at forest edges.
Behaviour
Diet
They forage low down near, or on the ground, for insects and their larvae. Usually seen singly or in pairs.
Breeding
Their nest is a dome made from grass, usually placed near the ground.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, S. M. Billerman, T. A. Fredericks, J. A. Gerbracht, D. Lepage, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2021. The eBird/Clements checklist of Birds of the World: v2021. Downloaded from https://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Avibase
- Handbook of the Birds of the World Alive (retrieved Oct 2017)
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Brown Prinia. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 1 June 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Brown_Prinia
