Plain Prinia

Species Prinia inornata
Family Silvidae
Size Smaller than sparrow

This passerine bird is typically found in wet lowland grassland, open woodland, scrub and sometimes gardens. Seen mostly in pairs around open fields covered with small bushes, trees and grasses. Hops from bush to bush like ashy prinia to collect food.

The Plain prinia or White-browed, Wren-Warbler is Light earth color on the upper part and

white below. The bird is slim and the tail is relatively longer. The sexes look alike so much so that it

becomes difficult to distinguish.

Indian Robin, The Nesting

The nesting season of Indian robin is generally between March to June. It build it's nest under rock, earthen bank, tree holes , stone or brick wall of dwelling houses.The nest is built with rootlets, grass and softer materials. It lays 3 to 4 creamy white eggs blotched with brown color.Incubation is done for about 15 days by female only.Fledging takes place in around 10 days.The above picture is taken in the bank of river Mahanadi.It is built in a small hole in the earthen bank.I waited for hours to take this picture.You can watch the chicks behind the female who is trying to hide them.

Indian Robin (The Female)

Fig.The Female Robin

The female Indian Robin is uniform ashy brown in color and about the same size as the male.This picture is the female partner of the male in my previous post. Both are engaged in feeding their chicks.The feed in the beak is clearly visible.I love watching these bird.Enjoy the beauty of nature.