About the River Prinia
The river prinia is a species of bird of the family Cisticolidae. It is found in northwestern Senegal, along the Niger River, in the Lake Chad region and in northwestern Kenya. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist shrubland and swamps.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae) |
| Species | Prinia fluviatilis |
| Species Codes | rivpri1, RIPR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the River Prinia belong to?
The River Prinia (Prinia fluviatilis) belongs to the Cisticolas and Allies family (Cisticolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the River Prinia?
The river prinia is a species of bird of the family Cisticolidae. It is found in northwestern Senegal, along the Niger River, in the Lake Chad region and in northwestern Kenya. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist shrubland and swamps....
Where can I report a River Prinia sighting?
You can log sightings of River Prinia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rivpri1, or on iNaturalist.
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