Red-fronted Prinia (Prinia rufifrons) The Red-fronted Prinia (Prinia rufifrons), also known as the Red-fronted Warbler or Red-faced Apalis, is a small, insectivorous bird belonging to the family Cisticolidae. This species is native to parts of Eastern and Northeastern Africa, where it inhabits dry savannas and thorn scrublands. Taxonomy and Classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: […]
Jungle Prinia (Prinia sylvatica) 🐦🌿 The Jungle Prinia (Prinia sylvatica) is a small, elusive warbler known for its buff-brown plumage, long tail, and melodious calls. This bird is commonly found in dry scrublands, thorn forests, and open grasslands across India and parts of Pakistan. While its presence in the Sundarban mangroves is rare, it may […]
Plain Prinia (Prinia inornata) 🐦🌾 The Plain Prinia (Prinia inornata) is a small, active warbler-like bird commonly found in grasslands, wetlands, and agricultural fields across South and Southeast Asia. Known for its rapid movements, distinctive calls, and tail-flicking behavior, this bird is a common sight in open fields, reed beds, and paddy fields. While not […]
Ashy Prinia (Prinia socialis) 🐦🌿 The Ashy Prinia, also known as the Ashy Wren-Warbler, (Prinia socialis) is a small, active songbird found in grasslands, scrublands, and urban gardens across South Asia. Recognized by its ashy-grey upperparts, buff-colored underparts, and distinctive long tail, this bird is highly adaptable and can thrive in both natural and human-modified […]
Streaked Cisticola (Cisticola subrufinervis) 🐦🌿 The Streaked Cisticola (Cisticola subrufinervis) is a small, energetic warbler-like bird known for its streaked plumage, high-pitched calls, and active foraging habits. Found primarily in Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent, and the Pacific islands, this bird thrives in grasslands, wetlands, and scrubby coastal areas. While not a common resident of […]
Zitting Cisticola (Cisticola juncidis) 🐦🌾 The Zitting Cisticola (Cisticola juncidis), also known as the Streaked Fantail Warbler, is a tiny, energetic songbird found in grasslands, wetlands, and open fields across Asia, Africa, and southern Europe. Known for its incessant “zit-zit-zit” calls and distinctive zigzag flight display, this bird thrives in reed beds, paddy fields, and […]
Crested Lark (Galerida cristata) 🐦✨ The Crested Lark (Galerida cristata) is a distinctive, ground-dwelling songbird recognized by its elongated crest, which it raises when excited or alarmed. Known for its melodious song, this species thrives in open landscapes, agricultural fields, and dry scrublands across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. While it is not a common […]
Rufous-tailed Lark (Ammomanes phoenicura) 🐦🔥 The Rufous-tailed Lark (Ammomanes phoenicura) is a striking, ground-dwelling bird known for its rufous-colored tail and earthy brown plumage, perfectly adapted to its dry, rocky, and semi-arid habitat. Found across India and parts of Pakistan, this species is highly adapted to grasslands, dry riverbeds, and agricultural fields. While its presence […]
Bengal Bushlark (Mirafra assamica) 🐦🌿 The Bengal Bushlark (Mirafra assamica) is a small yet vocal bird found in the grasslands, scrublands, and agricultural fields of the Indian subcontinent. Known for its melodious song and excellent camouflage abilities, this species thrives in open, dry habitats. While it is not a core species in the Sundarban, occasional […]
Horsfield’s Bushlark (Mirafra javanica) The Horsfield’s Bushlark (Mirafra javanica) is a small, ground-dwelling bird known for its streaked plumage, excellent camouflage, and melodious song. Distributed across South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Australia, this species thrives in grasslands, open scrublands, and dry coastal regions. While not commonly found in the Sundarban, it may occur in adjacent […]