About the Sierra Leone Prinia
The Sierra Leone prinia, also known as the white-eyed prinia, is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is found in Ivory Coast, Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. Its natural habitat is thickets and forest edge, especially in the transition zone between submontane forest and submontane grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss, especially habitat clearance to establish iron ore mines.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae) |
| Species | Schistolais leontica |
| Species Codes | silpri2, SLPR |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sierra Leone Prinia belong to?
The Sierra Leone Prinia (Schistolais leontica) belongs to the Cisticolas and Allies family (Cisticolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Sierra Leone Prinia?
The Sierra Leone Prinia is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Sierra Leone Prinia?
The Sierra Leone prinia, also known as the white-eyed prinia, is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is found in Ivory Coast, Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. Its natural habitat is thickets and forest edge, especially in the transition zone between submontane forest and submontane gr...
Where can I report a Sierra Leone Prinia sighting?
You can log sightings of Sierra Leone Prinia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code silpri2, or on iNaturalist.
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