Siberian Accentor
NameSiberian Accentor
Common NameSiberian Accentor
Scientific NamePrunella montanella
FamilyPrunellidae
Wingspan (cm)19.5
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsFeatures a black crown and eye-stripe, sharply contrasted by a prominent buffy-yellow supercilium. The nape and sides of the neck are grey, while the back is streaked brown. Underparts are buffy-yellow, with fine dark streaking on the flanks.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a high-pitched, tinkling warble. Calls include a thin 'tseep' or 'tsit' and a soft, trilling 'prrr'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across northern Eurasia, from northern Russia to Siberia and Mongolia. Winters mainly in eastern Asia, including parts of China, Korea, and Japan, with occasional vagrants further west.
Identifying Featuresblack crown, yellow supercilium, grey nape, streaked brown back, buffy-yellow underparts, fine streaking on flanks
Description
A small, shy passerine bird with a distinctive head pattern, often found foraging on the ground in dense undergrowth. It is known for its creeping movements while searching for food.
