Rufous-fronted Prinia
Prinia buchanani
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyCisticolidae (Cisticolas and Allies)
- GenusPrinia (Prinias)
- SpeciesPrinia buchanani (Rufous-fronted Prinia)
About the Rufous-fronted Prinia
The rufous-fronted prinia (Prinia buchanani) is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is found in India and Pakistan. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forest. The species was described by Edward Blyth on the basis of an illustration of the bird from Bengal in the collections of Buchanan Hamilton.
The rufous-fronted prinia is a small stocky bird, generally 12 cm long and weighing between 5 and 6 grams. The upper parts are sandy color. The lower parts are off-white. The legs and toes are pink. Remiges and tail feathers are also sandy color. The underside of the tail is creamy white. The head is olive brown, and the bird has a pale eyebrow and a thin red eye circle. The beak is a classic insectivore, thin and slightly curved, and the eyes are reddish-orange.
The nest is made of strips of grass woven together. It is built at one or two meters from the ground. The female generally lays between two and four eggs. The rufous-fronted prinia is located in India and Pakistan. The species inhabits subtropical or tropical dry forest. It is also present in rocky areas, artificial land areas and dry open... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Rufous-fronted Prinia in Ranthambore 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 | Ranthambore National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 2 | Keoladeo National Park | 🇮🇳 India |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Rufous-fronted Prinia in Ranthambore National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Rufous-fronted Prinia sighting in Ranthambore National Park, based on 184 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Rufous-fronted Prinia in Ranthambore National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Rufous-fronted Prinia in Ranthambore National Park in our monthly data.