About the Black-chested Prinia
The black-chested prinia is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitat is dry savanna.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae) |
| Species | Prinia flavicans |
| Species Codes | blcpri1, BCPR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-chested Prinia belong to?
The Black-chested Prinia (Prinia flavicans) belongs to the Cisticolas and Allies family (Cisticolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-chested Prinia?
The black-chested prinia is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitat is dry savanna....
Where can I report a Black-chested Prinia sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-chested Prinia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blcpri1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
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Species in Family
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