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Common name: Grass lark or grass lark Probable scientific name: Prinia spp. (most likely Prinia inornata – Plain Prinia) Body:… Common name: Grass lark or grass lark Probable scientific name: Prinia spp. (most likely Prinia inornata – Plain Prinia) Body: Light brown to yellowish brown, greyish on back. Belly: Creamy white or pale yellow. Head: Brown with bright eyes and pointed black bill. Wings and tail: Light brown, faintly striped. Legs: Pale pink or pinkish grey. An adult is feeding food (a spider-like insect) to three chicks. The chicks are wide-mouthed, with yellow beaks – a typical feeding gesture. The scene is a vivid and emotional display of maternal instinct.