About the Himalayan Prinia
The Himalayan Prinia (Prinia crinigera) is a species of bird in the Cisticolas and Allies family (Cisticolidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 164 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code strpri2 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae) |
| Species | Prinia crinigera |
| Species Codes | strpri2, STPR, HIPR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Himalayan Prinia belong to?
The Himalayan Prinia (Prinia crinigera) belongs to the Cisticolas and Allies family (Cisticolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Himalayan Prinia?
The Himalayan Prinia is a member of the Cisticolas and Allies family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Himalayan Prinia sighting?
You can log sightings of Himalayan Prinia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code strpri2, or on iNaturalist.