River Prinia
Prinia fluviatilis
The River Prinia (Prinia fluviatilis) is a legendary cisticola found in 7 countries, weighing about 10 g. The river prinia is a species of bird of the family Cisticolidae.
About the River Prinia
The river prinia is a species of bird of the family Cisticolidae. It is found in northwestern Senegal, along the Niger River, in the Lake Chad region and in northwestern Kenya. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist shrubland and swamps.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Mauritania, Niger.
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, October, November, December, with peak activity in January. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a River Prinia look like?
- The river prinia is a species of bird of the family Cisticolidae.
- How big is a River Prinia?
- The River Prinia is a tiny sized bird weighing about 10 g.
- Where can you see a River Prinia?
- The River Prinia occurs in 7 countries, including Senegal, Cameroon, Chad, Nigeria and Kenya.
- What birds look similar to a River Prinia?
- The River Prinia is most easily confused with the Grey-crowned Prinia, the Annam Prinia and the Sao Tome Prinia.
- Is the River Prinia endangered?
- The River Prinia is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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