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File:Black-chested Prinia (Prinia flavicans) (51094318785).jpg

Black-chested Prinia

Black-chested Prinia

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The Karoo Prinia is an endemic southern African species, known for its distinct black malar stripe and warm rufous flanks, contrasting with a pale belly.
Where to spot
Endemic to southern Africa, primarily South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana. It inhabits dry scrubland, fynbos, and semi-desert areas.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive black malar stripe ('moustache') and listen for its scratchy, energetic song often delivered from an exposed perch atop a bush.
When to spot
A year-round resident. It is most active during the cooler parts of the day, especially mornings.
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File:Black-chested prinia (Prinia flavicans) breeding female.jpg
File:Prinia flavicans -Red Sands Game Reserve, Kuruman, Northern Cape, South Africa-8.jpg
File:Prinia flavicans 1838.jpg
File:Prinia flavicans 1884.jpg
File:Prinia flavicans ssp. nubilosa.jpg
File:Black-chested Prinia (Prinia flavicans) (51094318785).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Black-chested prinia (Prinia flavicans) breeding female.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Prinia flavicans -Red Sands Game Reserve, Kuruman, Northern Cape, South Africa-8.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Prinia flavicans 1838.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Prinia flavicans 1884.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Prinia flavicans ssp. nubilosa.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Its name comes from the Karoo region of South Africa, a semi-desert area where it is a characteristic and frequently encountered bird.
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