
Rufescent Prinia
A species of True Prinias Scientific name : Prinia rufescens Genus : True Prinias
Rufescent Prinia, A species of True Prinias
Botanical name: Prinia rufescens
Genus: True Prinias
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Description

The rufescent prinia (Prinia rufescens) is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is found in Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent (mainly in the northeast) and southern Yunnan. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forest.

Size
12 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Rufescent Prinia primarily consumes insects and their larvae, gleaned from foliage or the ground. It forages in small groups, showing a hyperactive and flitting behavior. Unique feeding traits include foraging with mixed-species bird parties.
Habitat
The habitat of rufescent Prinia encompasses grassy regions within open forests as well as a variety of bushy and grassy environments. These range from areas with tall grassland and dispersed trees, to scrubby gardens, and the bushy fringes of terraced farms and tea plantations. It is broadly found in hilly regions.
Dite type
Insectivorous


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Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Cisticolas and allies Genus
True Prinias Species
Rufescent Prinia