Brown Accentor

Prunella fulvescens

Order:

Passeriformes

Family:

Prunellidae

Size:

15 cm

Weight:

20 g

Taxonomy:

(Severtsov, 1873)

Short Description:

The Brown Accentor (Prunella fulvescens) is a small, sparrow-sized bird native to the mountainous regions of Pakistan. It has a compact body with brown plumage, streaked with darker shades on its back and wings. Its underparts are pale, and it has a distinctive black bill. During breeding season, males may exhibit a slightly darker hue.

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The Brown Accentor primarily inhabits the northern and western mountainous regions, including the Himalayas, Karakoram, and Hindu Kush ranges. It is commonly found at elevations ranging from 2,000 to 5,000 meters above sea level, favoring rocky slopes, alpine meadows, and scrubland habitats.

Brown Accentors are typically solitary or found in small groups during the non-breeding season, while during breeding season, they may form monogamous pairs. Their diet consists mainly of insects, seeds, and berries, which they forage for on the ground or in low vegetation. They are known for their skulking behavior, often remaining hidden among rocks and shrubs, making them challenging to observe.