Image via Macaulay Library
Sierra Leone Prinia
- Scientific name
- Schistolais leontica
- Family
- Cisticolidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Wing shape
- Narrow
- Tail shape
- Pointed
Where it came from
The Sierra Leone Prinia, scientifically classified as Schistolais leontica, is a passerine bird belonging to the Cisticolidae family. It is endemic to the Upper Guinea forests of West Africa, specifically within the mountain regions of Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Liberia. Its discovery and subsequent identification are rooted in the biological exploration of the Gola Forest and the Nimba Mountains, areas noted for their high levels of biodiversity and unique evolutionary histories.
The species is physically characterized by its narrow wing shape and pointed tail, features that have evolved to facilitate agile movement through the dense undergrowth and vine tangles of its high-altitude habitat. These morphological traits were documented by ornithologists studying the specialized adaptations of Afromontane forest birds. The bird is currently considered a species of conservation concern due to the fragmentation and loss of its forest home, which has prompted ongoing efforts to study its localized population dynamics.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real birds collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Sierra Leone Prinia
Sierra Leone Prinia is a bird in the Birdwatching catalog on collecto.rs. Catalog data is sourced from eBird. No public birds collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Sierra Leone Prinia on collecto.rs?
Sierra Leone Prinia doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Sierra Leone Prinia?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your bird, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other birdwatching collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Sierra Leone Prinia catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Sierra Leone Prinia is sourced from eBird. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs birds tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your birds is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every bird you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
