Prakruti Parichay
PrunellidaePrunella

Alpine Accentor

Prunella collaris

15.5–17 cmSmall
Beak
—
Feet
—
Crest
No crest

Resident. Himalayas. From smaller Altai by comparatively uniform grey head and breast, diffusely streaked mantle, and (white-tipped) blackish coverts that form dark panel across wing. Has chestnut streaking on flanks but. unlike on Altai, streaks usually merge so flanks appear wholly chestnut. Both species show white or bullish tips to tail feathers in flight. Juvenile has adult wing pattern, but dark mottling on crown and nape, and dark brown streaking on buffish underparts. Breeds in alpine zone on open stony slopes, rocky pastures; near upland villages in winter.

Colour

WhiteChestnutGreyBlack
Average size
16.2 cm
Habitat
Breeds in alpine zone on open stony slopes, rocky pastures, near upland villages in winter.
Behaviour
Resident.

About this bird

Resident. Himalayas. From smaller Altai by comparatively uniform grey head and breast, diffusely streaked mantle, and (white-tipped) blackish coverts that form dark panel across wing. Has chestnut streaking on flanks but. unlike on Altai, streaks usually merge so flanks appear wholly chestnut. Both species show white or bullish tips to tail feathers in flight. Juvenile has adult wing pattern, but dark mottling on crown and nape, and dark brown streaking on buffish underparts. Breeds in alpine zone on open stony slopes, rocky pastures; near upland villages in winter.

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Alpine Accentor is bigger than Black-naped Monarch but smaller than Ark-rumped Rosefinch.

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Alpine Accentor

Prunella collaris

15.5–17 cm