Rufescent Prinia
Prinia rufescens
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyCisticolidae (Cisticolas and Allies)
- GenusPrinia (Prinias)
- SpeciesPrinia rufescens (Rufescent Prinia)
About the Rufescent Prinia
The rufescent prinia (Prinia rufescens) is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is found in Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent (mainly in the northeast) and southern Yunnan. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forest.
There are currently six recognised subspecies. P. r. rufescens, the nominate subspecies, which occurs in east and northeast India, Bhutan, Bangladesh, south China and Myanmar. P. r. beavani, which occurs in southeast Myanmar, Thailand, Laos and north Vietnam.
P. r. peninsularis, which occurs in south Myanmar and south Thailand. P. r. objurgans, which occurs in southeast Thailand and Cambodia. P. r. extrema, which occurs in south Thailand and Peninsular Malaysia. P. r. dalatensis, which occurs in south Vietnam and can be distinguished by the lack of a white loral stripe. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Rufescent Prinia in Khao Luang 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 | Cuc Phuong National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | |
| 2 | Cat Tien National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | |
| 3 | Khao Luang National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 4 | Khao Yai National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 5 | Khao Sok National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 6 | Taman Negara National Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 7 | Doi Inthanon National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 8 | Namdapha National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 9 | Royal Manas National Park | 🇧🇹 Bhutan | |
| 10 | Kaeng Krachan National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 11 | Kaziranga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 12 | Manas National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 13 | Chitwan National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Rufescent Prinia in Khao Luang National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Rufescent Prinia sighting in Khao Luang National Park, based on 86 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Rufescent Prinia in Khao Luang National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Rufescent Prinia in Khao Luang National Park in our monthly data.