Drakensberg Prinia
Prinia hypoxantha
Upland vleis and matted scrub. Dark brown above; eyebrows and underparts saffron-yellow; breast lightly spotted.
Prinias
LC
Endemic
Description
Fairly common endemic resident. Closely similar to [Karoo Prinia] in all ways except coloration, its underparts being a rich saffron-yellow while its upper breast is only lightly spotted. Its call is identical to that of [Karoo Prinia]. Occurs in small family groups in rank growth in vleis, matted river scrub and forest-edge thickets northwards along the Drakensberg escarpment from about East London to the Soutpansberg. Shares its habitat with [Tawny-flanked Prinia].
Quick Facts
Size
14 cm - S
Names
A: Drakensberglangstertjie
Z: ujenga wokhahlamba
G: Gelbbauchprinie
Bird Family
Small warblers with long tails frequently held in a near-vertical position. Sexes are alike. Calls consist of a single repetitive note and are often closely similar.
Distribution
Gallery
Behaviour
Breeding
Habitat
Occurs in small family groups in rank growth in vleis, matted river scrub and 'forest'-edge thickets northwards along the Drakensberg escarpment from about East London to the Soutpansberg.
