Brown Prinia
Prinia polychroa
The Brown Prinia (Prinia polychroa) is a rare cisticola found in 5 countries, weighing about 11 g. The brown prinia is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae.
About the Brown Prinia
The brown prinia is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. The Burmese prinia and the Annam prinia were formerly lumped with this species.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Taiwan.
When to see it
The Brown Prinia can be seen all year round, with peak activity in January. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Brown Prinia look like?
- The brown prinia is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae.
- How big is a Brown Prinia?
- The Brown Prinia is a tiny sized bird weighing about 11 g.
- Where can you see a Brown Prinia?
- The Brown Prinia occurs in 5 countries, including Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar (Burma) and Indonesia.
- What birds look similar to a Brown Prinia?
- The Brown Prinia is most easily confused with the Banded Prinia, the Bar-winged Prinia and the Black-throated Prinia.
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