Maroon-backed Accentor
A species of Accentors Scientific name : Prunella immaculata Genus : Accentors
Maroon-backed Accentor, A species of Accentors
Botanical name: Prunella immaculata
Genus: Accentors
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Description
The maroon-backed accentor (Prunella immaculata) is a species of bird in the family Prunellidae. It is found in Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, and Nepal. Its natural habitat is temperate forest.
Size
14 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Maroon-backed Accentor primarily consumes invertebrates and seeds, occasionally supplementing its diet with berries. It forages on the ground, often beneath dense vegetation, and is typically secretive, avoiding open areas.
Habitat
Maroon-backed Accentor typically inhabits humid coniferous and rhododendron forests, which are often in proximity to water sources. These birds are adapted to environments that include secondary forests, as well as the margins and edges of clearings. They are generally found in the broader regions of the Northeastern Indian Subcontinent and Xizang.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Charley Hesse TROPICAL BIRDING
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Accentors Genus
Accentors Species
Maroon-backed Accentor