Ashy Prinia

Ashy Prinia has a dark ash black head and crown with brown upper body, wings and tail. It has white throat and tawny-white underparts. 

As it moves through the undergrowth in search of small insects, it constantly flicks its tail into upright position.

 A sub-species, the Plain Prinia, is also commonly spotted in this region.

 
 Photograph location: Thane creek (East).

Name	Ashy Prinia
Alternate names	Ashy Wren Warbler
Size	Smaller than house sparrow
Occurrence	Present in undergrowth and shrubbery near streams or marshes.
Status	Fairly common
Distinct features	Dark-ash black head with brown upper body, wings and tail. It has a long beak and tail
Male/female	Alike