Rufous-breasted Accentor
NameRufous-breasted Accentor
Common NameRufous-breasted Accentor
Scientific NamePrunella strophiata
FamilyPrunellidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)17
Plumage DetailsThis accentor features a distinctive rufous breast and flanks, which are heavily streaked with dark brown. The back and crown are also streaked dark brown, contrasting with a prominent white supercilium and a dark eye-stripe. The throat is whitish, and the belly is paler, often with some streaking on the sides.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a thin, high-pitched 'tseep' or 'tsee-tsee-tsee' call. The song is a simple, warbling series of notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Himalayas and associated mountain ranges, from Afghanistan eastward through northern Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, and into China (Tibet, Sichuan, Yunnan) and northern Myanmar.
Identifying FeaturesRufous breast and flanks, Prominent white supercilium, Dark eye-stripe, Streaked back and crown, Ground-dwelling behavior
Description
The Rufous-breasted Accentor is a small, ground-dwelling passerine found in high-altitude mountain regions. It typically forages among rocks and low vegetation, often seen hopping on the ground or in dense scrub. Its streaky plumage provides excellent camouflage in its rocky and vegetated habitats.
