Yellow-bellied Prinia
A species of True Prinias Scientific name : Prinia flaviventris Genus : True Prinias
Yellow-bellied Prinia, A species of True Prinias
Botanical name: Prinia flaviventris
Genus: True Prinias
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Description General Info
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Description
The yellow-bellied prinia (Prinia flaviventris) is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is found in Pakistan, the southern Himalayan foothills, the northeastern Indian subcontinent, and Southeast Asia. 
Size
14 cm
Colors
Green
Yellow
Bronze
Gray
White
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Yellow-bellied Prinia, an insectivorous bird, primarily indulges in various insects, employing active foraging methods throughout the day. It exhibits unique dietary preferences for certain invertebrates, leading to a distinct ecological niche.
Habitat
The yellow-bellied Prinia is typically found in a range of wetland and grassland habitats, from reedbeds with tall grasses like Phragmites and Typha to riverine floodplains, marshes, and the grassy areas beside paddy fields, canals, lakes, and rivers. Occasionally, it inhabits drier regions, including grassy forest edges, tea plantation fringes, and bushy hillsides. Even mangrove edges and overgrown cultivation areas provide a suitable environment for the yellow-bellied Prinia. This species can be found from sea level up to altitudes of 1530 meters.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Cisticolas and allies Genus
True Prinias Species
Yellow-bellied Prinia 
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