Japanese Accentor
NameJapanese Accentor
Common NameJapanese Accentor
Scientific NamePrunella rubida
FamilyPrunellidae
Wingspan (cm)19.5
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsFeatures a grey head, nape, and breast, contrasting with a reddish-brown back and wings heavily streaked with black. The flanks are also streaked, and the belly is paler.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a thin, high-pitched 'tseep' or 'sitt', and its song is a quiet, warbling trill, often delivered from a hidden perch.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Japan, found on the main islands of Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, and some smaller adjacent islands, primarily in mountainous areas.
Identifying Featuresgrey head and breast, streaky reddish-brown back, small size, shy ground-foraging behavior, thin bill
Description
A small, shy passerine, the Japanese Accentor typically forages on the ground or in low vegetation. It has a rather drab appearance, blending well into its dense, mountainous habitats.
