The Rufescent Prinia is a small passerine with a warm rufous wash on its underparts, often with streaking on the back, and is found in Southeast Asia.
Where to spot
Found across Southeast Asia, including parts of India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, and Indonesia. It inhabits bamboo thickets, secondary growth, and forest edges.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive song, which helps locate this often hidden bird. Scan dense bamboo or scrubby areas, looking for its subtle rufous tones as it moves.
When to spot
A year-round resident. It is most active and vocal during the breeding season.
Where to spot
Found across Southeast Asia, including parts of India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, and Indonesia. It inhabits bamboo thickets, secondary growth, and forest edges.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive song, which helps locate this often hidden bird. Scan dense bamboo or scrubby areas, looking for its subtle rufous tones as it moves.
When to spot
A year-round resident. It is most active and vocal during the breeding season.
Its plumage tends to be more rufescent in non-breeding plumage and paler in breeding plumage, adding to the identification challenges for birdwatchers.
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