About the Tawny-flanked Prinia
The tawny-flanked prinia is a small passerine bird belonging to the genus Prinia in the family Cisticolidae, a family of Old World warblers. It is widespread and common in most parts of Africa south of the Sahara. The plain prinia of southern Asia was formerly included in this species but is now usually considered to be a separate species.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae) |
| Species | Prinia subflava |
| Species Codes | tafpri1, TFPR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tawny-flanked Prinia belong to?
The Tawny-flanked Prinia (Prinia subflava) belongs to the Cisticolas and Allies family (Cisticolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Tawny-flanked Prinia?
The tawny-flanked prinia is a small passerine bird belonging to the genus Prinia in the family Cisticolidae, a family of Old World warblers. It is widespread and common in most parts of Africa south of the Sahara. The plain prinia of southern Asia was formerly included in this species but is now usu...
Where can I report a Tawny-flanked Prinia sighting?
You can log sightings of Tawny-flanked Prinia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code tafpri1, or on iNaturalist.
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