Karoo Prinia

It is a species of karoo scrub, fynbos and bracken covered slopes in semi-desert and mountains. The former eastern subspecies P. m. hypoxantha is now usually considered to be a separate species, the Drakensberg Prinia, P. hypoxantha.

The Karoo Prinia is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Karoo Prinia or Spotted Prinia, Prinia maculosa, is a small passerine bird. This prinia is a southern African endemic resident breeder in Namibia, South Africa, Lesotho, and Swaziland. It is a species of karoo scrub, fynbos and bracken covered slopes in semi-desert and mountains. The former eastern subspecies P. m. hypoxantha is now usually considered to be a separate species, the Drakensberg Prinia, P. hypoxantha. More

The Karoo Prinia can only be confused with the closely related Drakensberg Prinia, but has less yellow underparts with heavier spotting than that species. Behaviour The Karoo Prinia builds a thin-walled oval nest with a side entrance from green grass. It is well hidden deep inside a leafy shrub or bush. Breeding is from August to September in areas with winter rainfall, but later (up to December) elsewhere. More

Karoo Prinia, but that species has less yellow underparts with heavier spotting. Behaviour - The Drakensberg Prinia builds a thin-walled oval nest with a side entrance from green grass. It is well hidden deep inside a leafy shrub or bush. The Drakensberg Prinia is usually seen in pairs or small groups, typically low in scrub, but sometimes perching on the top of a bush. More

Prinia which at first I ID'd as a Karoo Prinia as it had extensive thick streaking to its throat and breast. It however had a pale eye and not a dark eye as illustrated in Sasol. The text however makes no mention of the eye colour but it is highlighted on the plates. More

The Karoo Prinia is a species of karoo scrub, streambed vegetation in semi-desert and fynbos. This species is usually seen in pairs or small groups. Spends a lot time low down in scrub, but will perch up on the top of a bush if disturbed. It is quite a lively little bird, and the tail is cocked upwards and also swung sideways every now and then. It eats small insects. More

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and Karoo Prinia are often easy to find in this way). More

For the purposes of our bird news services, Karoo Prinia is classed as Ungraded: species which are unlikely to appear as wild birds in Britain or Ireland hide section Most recent photos of Karoo Prinia (1) Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Western Cape, South Africa Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Western Cape, South Africa16/07/2008 Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Western Cape, South Africa 16/07/2008 View all pictures of Karoo Prinia View all pictures of Karoo Prinia show section External Links (0) We More

Karoo Prinia (Prinia maculosa) by South African Nature.Karoo Prinia (Prinia maculosa), Harold Porter Botanical Gardens, Betty's Bay, South Africa. To take full advantage of Flickr, you should use a JavaScript-enabled browser and install the latest version of the Macromedia Flash Player. Would you like to comment? Sign up for a free account, or sign in (if you're already a member). Guest Passes let you share your photos that aren't public. More