Passeriformes / Prunellidae / Prunella
Brown Accentor
Prunella fulvescens · 褐岩鹨
Introduction
A species in the family Prunellidae found in Afghanistan, China, India, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. It inhabits Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation at altitudes of 3,300–5,100 meters, preferring drier habitats than related species. Classified as Least Concern.
Description
Identified by a white supercilium that is broader behind the eye, a blackish-brown mask, blackish-brown ear-coverts, a yellowish breast, and a yellowish belly. Males are larger than females.
Distribution & Habitat
Range includes Afghanistan, China, India, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Natural habitat is Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation. Breeds between 3,300–5,100 meters altitude. Reported common in Central Asia, locally common in winter in Pakistan, locally common in northern India, and common in north-western Nepal.
Behavior & Ecology
Mostly monogamous, though polyandry has been recorded. Territorial during the breeding season starting in late May. Females lay clutches of 3-4 eggs from late June to late July, incubating them for 12-14 days. Both sexes feed nestlings for 13-15 days, with females performing the majority of feeding. Adults eat seeds, fruits, and insects; nestlings eat only insects.
Conservation
Classified as Least Concern due to extensive range, stable population trend, and population size not approaching threatened levels. Global population size has not been quantified.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Prunellidae
- Genus
- Prunella
Subspecies (5)
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Prunella fulvescens dahurica
Altai Mountains to Mongolia
Data Sources
Species description from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Bird images and sounds sourced from GBIF, contributed by citizen scientists worldwide under Creative Commons licenses.
Taxonomy data from AviList 2025.
