Robin Accentor
NameRobin Accentor
Common NameRobin Accentor
Scientific NamePrunella rubeculoides
FamilyPrunellidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsIt has a brownish-grey head and nape, dark lores, and a distinctive rufous-orange breast and flanks. The upperparts are streaky brown, and the belly is whitish.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a thin, high-pitched 'tseep' call and a simple, warbling song, often delivered from a prominent perch.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, forest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Himalayas and adjacent mountain ranges, from Afghanistan east through Nepal, Bhutan, and China.
Identifying FeaturesRufous-orange breast and flanks, Brownish-grey head, Streaky brown upperparts, Dark lores, Robin-like posture
Description
The Robin Accentor is a small, robin-like passerine bird found in high-altitude regions. It typically forages on the ground among rocks and dense undergrowth, often flicking its tail.
