The Javan Prinia is a small, active bird endemic to Java and Bali, Indonesia. It is characterized by its dull olive-brown upperparts and pale underparts.
Where to spot
Endemic to Java and Bali, Indonesia. It is found in a variety of open and semi-open habitats, including scrub, cultivation, and forest edges.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive calls, which differ from other prinias in the region. Look for it in dense bushes and tall grass, where it actively forages.
When to spot
A year-round resident. It is active throughout the day, especially in the early mornings.
Where to spot
Endemic to Java and Bali, Indonesia. It is found in a variety of open and semi-open habitats, including scrub, cultivation, and forest edges.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive calls, which differ from other prinias in the region. Look for it in dense bushes and tall grass, where it actively forages.
When to spot
A year-round resident. It is active throughout the day, especially in the early mornings.
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It was formerly considered a subspecies of the Plain Prinia, but recent studies have recognized it as a distinct species based on genetic and vocal evidence.
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