Altai Accentor
NameAltai Accentor
Common NameAltai Accentor
Scientific NamePrunella himalayana
FamilyPrunellidae
Wingspan (cm)27
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)27.5
Plumage DetailsThe Altai Accentor has a grey head with fine dark streaking on the crown and a prominent white supercilium. Its back and wings are streaky brown and rufous, with darker streaks on a paler background. The flanks are heavily streaked with rufous-brown, and the underparts are whitish with some streaking. The eye is reddish-brown.
Vocalization / CallIts call is typically described as a sharp 'tseep' or 'tsip', often given in flight. The song is a short, high-pitched, warbling phrase.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsmountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in the high mountains of Central Asia, including the Altai, Tian Shan, Pamir, and Himalayas. Winters at lower altitudes within its breeding range or slightly further south.
Identifying Featuresgrey head, white supercilium, streaky rufous-brown back and flanks, reddish eye, ground-dwelling behavior, short, pointed bill
Description
This medium-sized accentor is characterized by its streaky brown and rufous plumage, a grey head, and a distinctive reddish eye. It is a ground-dwelling bird, often seen foraging among rocks and sparse vegetation in high-altitude environments.
