Hill Prinia

The hill prinia, Prinia superciliaris, is a small, active passerine bird belonging to the family Cisticolidae. It is characterized by its modest plumage and slender build.

Identification Tips

This species can be identified by its distinctive supercilium and overall brownish-grey coloration. It has a lighter underside and a tail that is typically held upright.

Habitat

The hill prinia is known to inhabit a variety of environments, often favoring scrubby areas and grasslands in hilly regions.

Distribution

The range of the hill prinia spans across several Asian countries, including China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Behaviour

Observations of the hill prinia reveal a bird that is quite active, frequently seen flitting through vegetation in search of sustenance.

Conservation status

According to the IUCN Red List, the hill prinia is currently classified as Least Concern, indicating that, at present, there are no immediate threats to its population numbers.

The hill prinia was once considered conspecific with the black-throated prinia, but it has since been recognized as a distinct species.