EPOW - Ecology Picture of the Week

Each week a different image of our fascinating environment is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional ecologist.

10-16 July 2023

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Tawny-flanked Prinia

Tawny-flanked Prinia (Prinia subflava), Family Cisticolidae
Olasiti Lodge, Tanzania

Credit & Copyright: Dr. Bruce G. Marcot

Explanation: Ah, resting here at the Olasiti Lodge in northern Tanzania, we are visited by a widespread African passerine, the Tawny-flanked Prinia.

This tiny Old World warbler seems hyperactive, moving about with jerky, lively motions, feeding on insects and sometimes nectar. It is a common resident of shrubs and bushy grass, often seen along waterways and in gardens.

Although its population size is unknown, its wide distribution suggests that it is not vulnerable and is secure.

Next week's picture: Osprey Nest Platform

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