Brown Accentor
NameBrown Accentor
Common NameBrown Accentor
Scientific NamePrunella fulvescens
FamilyPrunellidae
Wingspan (cm)19.5
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsThis species has brownish upperparts with dark streaking, and rufous-brown flanks and breast fading to a whitish belly. Its head features a dark crown, a prominent broad white supercilium, a dark eye-stripe, and greyish cheeks and nape.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a thin, high-pitched 'tseep' or 'tsit' call, and a simple, warbling song often delivered from a prominent perch.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Brown Accentor is found across the high mountains of Central Asia, including the Himalayas, the Tibetan Plateau, and surrounding ranges, extending into parts of Russia and Mongolia.
Identifying Featuresprominent white supercilium, dark eye-stripe, rufous breast and flanks, streaked brown back, small size
Description
The Brown Accentor is a small, ground-dwelling passerine found in high-altitude regions. It is characterized by its distinctive head pattern and rufous underparts, often seen foraging among rocks and low vegetation.
