Black-chested Prinia
Prinia flavicans
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Cisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The black-chested prinia (Prinia flavicans) is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae.
It is found in Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Its natural habitat is dry savanna.
Prinias are small warblers that can be distinguished from other warblers by their long tails often held in a near-vertical position.
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Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Black-chested prinia
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
