Delicate Prinia
Prinia lepida
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyCisticolidae (Cisticolas and Allies)
- GenusPrinia (Prinias)
- SpeciesPrinia lepida (Delicate Prinia)
About the Delicate Prinia
The delicate prinia (Prinia lepida) is a small warbler. This prinia is a resident breeder in southern Asia, from Turkey to North India. There are 5 subspecies, of which P. g. akyildizi, of southern Turkey is the darkest, brownest, and most heavily streaked above, and has the brightest buff flanks.
A study published in 2021 concludes that the delicate prinia should be split from the graceful prinia. Prinia lepida, delicate prinia, 5 subspecies: Prinia lepida akyildizi, S Turkey, Prinia lepida irakensis, NE Syria, Iraq, SW Iran,
Prinia lepida carpenteri, N Oman, Prinia lepida lepida, SE Iran, S Afghanistan, Pakistan, N India, C Nepal, Prinia lepida stevensi, SE Nepal, NE India, Bangladesh. The International Ornithological Congress followed this change in an update later that year. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Delicate Prinia in Keoladeo National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keoladeo National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 2 | Chitwan National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal | |
| 3 | Jim Corbett National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 4 | Kaziranga National Park | 🇮🇳 India |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Delicate Prinia in Keoladeo National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Delicate Prinia sighting in Keoladeo National Park, based on 17 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Delicate Prinia in Keoladeo National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Delicate Prinia in Keoladeo National Park in our monthly data.