The Grey-breasted Prinia is a common and widespread species known for its plain grey breast band and unstreaked upperparts. It is found in a variety of open habitats.
Where to spot
Widespread across the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It inhabits open scrub, grasslands, cultivated areas, gardens, and forest edges.
How to spot
Look for its plain grey breast and listen for its distinctive rapid, chipping calls. It often forages low in bushes or on the ground, making it approachable.
When to spot
A year-round resident. It is active throughout the day, often seen foraging in low vegetation.
Where to spot
Widespread across the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It inhabits open scrub, grasslands, cultivated areas, gardens, and forest edges.
How to spot
Look for its plain grey breast and listen for its distinctive rapid, chipping calls. It often forages low in bushes or on the ground, making it approachable.
When to spot
A year-round resident. It is active throughout the day, often seen foraging in low vegetation.
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This species is highly adaptable, thriving in both rural agricultural landscapes and urban parks and gardens, making it a familiar sight.
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