Grey-breasted Prinia

Prinia hodgsonii

Order:

Passeriformes

Family:

Cisticolidae

Size:

12 to 14 centimeters (4.7 to 5.5 inches)

Weight:

10 to 14 grams (0.35 to 0.49 ounces)

Taxonomy:

Prinia gracilis Franklin, 1831

Short Description:

Grey-breasted Prinia (Prinia hodgsonii) is a small, agile songbird found in Pakistan. It features a distinctively colored plumage, characterized by shades of brown and gray. Its upperparts are typically olive-brown, while its underparts, including the breast, are a lighter grayish-brown. The throat is often tinged with white, and it has a relatively long tail, which it frequently flicks while foraging. This bird has a slender build, with a sharp, pointed bill adapted for catching insects.

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Grey-breasted Prinia is widely distributed across various habitats in Pakistan, including grasslands, scrublands, agricultural areas, and marshes. It is found throughout the country, from the lowlands to the foothills of the Himalayas. This adaptable bird species thrives in diverse landscapes, from open plains to densely vegetated areas, where it can find suitable nesting sites and foraging opportunities.

Grey-breasted Prinias are highly active and vocal birds, often heard before they are seen. They are skilled foragers, hopping and flitting through vegetation in search of insects, spiders, and other small invertebrates. Their melodious, warbling songs are a common sound in their habitats, especially during the breeding season, when males sing to establish territories and attract mates. Breeding pairs construct cup-shaped nests hidden within dense vegetation, where they raise their chicks. Outside of the breeding season, Grey-breasted Prinias may form loose flocks, foraging together in grassy areas and agricultural fields. Despite their unassuming appearance, these small songbirds play an important role in insect control and contribute to the biodiversity of Pakistan’s landscapes.