Least ConcernRareInvertebratesForestDomed nestTiny · 13 g
About the Banded Prinia
The banded prinia is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is native to central Africa. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in July · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Brown PriniaPrinia polychroaThe brown prinia is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae.
Bar-winged PriniaPrinia familiarisThe bar-winged prinia is a distinctive prinia, 13 centimetres (5.1 in) long and weighing 8–10 grams (0.28–0.35 oz).
Black-throated PriniaPrinia atrogularisThe black-throated prinia is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae.
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