Radde's Accentor
A species of Accentors Scientific name : Prunella ocularis Genus : Accentors
Radde's Accentor, A species of Accentors
Botanical name: Prunella ocularis
Genus: Accentors
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Description
Radde's accentor (Prunella ocularis) is a species of bird in the family Prunellidae. It is found in mountainous parts of Yemen and northern Southwest Asia. Its natural habitat is temperate grassland.
Size
15 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Habitat
The radde's Accentor is found in rugged habitats characterized by rocky terrains often interspersed with scrubby and sparse vegetation. Typical flora within these regions includes various bushes such as barberry, juniper, and rose species. The radde's Accentor tends to favor environments with modest grass cover and ample bare ground, with the presence of water sources and overhanging rocks for shelter. During winter, it commonly resides in areas with low shrubby growth, frequently near streams. Its distribution spans broad geographic regions with these habitat characteristics.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Accentors Genus
Accentors Species
Radde's Accentor