Yellow-bellied Prinia

Prinia flaviventris

Family: Cisticolas and Allies · Status: Common resident · Size: 12–14.5 cm · Conservation: Not Evaluated

Range

Occurs from Pakistan to the northern Indian subcontinent, southern China, and Southeast Asia, excluding the Philippines.

Identification

Adult has slaty-grey crown, head-sides and nape, olive-green rest of upperparts, narrow white supercilium in front of eye, whitish throat and upper breast, bright yellow belly, and long pinkish legs. Juvenile resembles adult but has a duller head.

Habitat

Grasslands and open habitats.

Behaviour

Skulky. Usually sings from the top of a reed stalk or grass stem.