About the Alpine Accentor
The alpine accentor is a small passerine bird in the family Prunellidae, which is native to Eurasia and North Africa.
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This is a robin-sized bird at 15–17.5 cm (5.9–6.9 in) in length, slightly larger than its relative, the dunnock. It has a streaked brown back, somewhat resembling a house sparrow, but adults have an all-grey head and red-brown spotting on the underparts. It has an insectivore's fine pointed bill. Sexes are similar, although the male may be contrasted in appearance. Young birds have browner heads and underparts.
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What the Alpine Accentor sounds like
Where the Alpine Accentor lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Netherlands, Tajikistan, Myanmar (Burma), Palestinian Territories, Finland, Gibraltar, Kosovo.
When to see the Alpine Accentor
Peak activity in July · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Rufous-breasted AccentorPrunella strophiataThe rufous-breasted accentor is passerine bird in the family Prunellidae, endemic to the Himalayas, descending in the winter to lower-to-middle altitudes.
Siberian AccentorPrunella montanellaThe Siberian accentor is on average 14.5 centimetres (5.7 in) long and weighs 17.5 grams (0.62 oz).
Robin AccentorPrunella rubeculoidesThe robin accentor is a large accentor, growing to a length of about 17 cm (7 in).
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