White-chinned Prinia

Schistolais leucopogon

Cisticolas and Allies · Passeriformes · Rare

The White-chinned Prinia (Schistolais leucopogon) is a rare cisticola found in 14 countries, weighing about 12 g. The white-chinned prinia, also known as the white-chinned warbler, is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae.

Least ConcernRareEats invertebratesforestcup nest12 g

About the White-chinned Prinia

The white-chinned prinia, also known as the white-chinned warbler, is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae.

Text adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

What the White-chinned Prinia sounds like

Recording: paulo kivuyo · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via xeno-canto

Where it lives

When to see it

The White-chinned Prinia can be seen all year round, with peak activity in July. It is a resident species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

Quick questions

What does a White-chinned Prinia look like?
The white-chinned prinia, also known as the white-chinned warbler, is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae.
How big is a White-chinned Prinia?
The White-chinned Prinia is a tiny sized bird weighing about 12 g.
Where can you see a White-chinned Prinia?
The White-chinned Prinia occurs in 14 countries, including Uganda, Kenya, Cameroon, Rwanda and Nigeria.
What does a White-chinned Prinia sound like?
You can listen to a field recording of the White-chinned Prinia on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
What birds look similar to a White-chinned Prinia?
The White-chinned Prinia is most easily confused with the Sierra Leone Prinia.
Is the White-chinned Prinia endangered?
The White-chinned Prinia is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Learn the White-chinned Prinia for real

BeakBrain drills you on photos and calls until you can greet this bird by name in the field. Free to play, on any device.

Play BeakBrain

Every photo and recording on this page is credited to its author under the licence shown. Spotted a problem with this page, or have a better photo? Contribute.