Delicate Prinia

Prinia lepida

Order:

Passeriformes

Family:

Ciconiidae

Size:

12 to 13 centimeters (4.7 to 5.1 inches)

Weight:

8 to 12 grams (0.28 to 0.42 ounces)

Taxonomy:

Blyth, 1844

Short Description:

Delicate Prinia (Prinia lepida) is a small, slender bird species found in Pakistan. It features a subtle yet elegant appearance with its overall pale brown plumage, finely streaked upperparts, and slightly lighter underparts. This bird species has a distinctive long tail and a relatively long, slender bill, which it uses adeptly to forage for insects and other small invertebrates in its habitat.

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Delicate Prinia inhabits a variety of habitats across Pakistan, including grasslands, scrublands, marshes, and agricultural areas. It is distributed widely throughout the country, from the plains to the foothills of the Himalayas and other mountainous regions. In Pakistan, it can be found in both rural and urban environments, where it adapts to a range of human-altered landscapes.

Delicate Prinias are often observed darting and flitting among the dense vegetation, where they forage for small insects, spiders, and other invertebrates. They are highly active and agile birds, frequently making short flights from perch to perch while emitting soft, tinkling calls. During the breeding season, which typically occurs from March to September, males engage in energetic territorial displays, singing from prominent perches to attract mates and deter rivals. Their nests are cup-shaped and woven from grass and other plant fibers, often hidden within dense vegetation. Delicate Prinias are known for their adaptability and resilience, persisting in a wide range of habitats across Pakistan despite ongoing habitat modification and human disturbance.