Japanese Accentor
A species of Accentors Scientific name : Prunella rubida Genus : Accentors
Japanese Accentor, A species of Accentors
Botanical name: Prunella rubida
Genus: Accentors
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Description
The Japanese accentor (Prunella rubida) is a species of bird in the family Prunellidae. It is found in Japan and Sakhalin. Its natural habitat is temperate forest.
Size
15 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Japanese Accentor primarily consumes invertebrates, supplementing its diet with seeds during winter. It forages on the ground, utilizing cover from bushes and undergrowth, and occasionally feeds above ground in trees and bushes, adapting to snow patch edges when necessary.
Habitat
Japanese Accentor primarily resides in thickets and the understory of pine, birch, and mixed deciduous forests on mountainous terrain, staying near the treeline. During the non-breeding season, japanese Accentor can be found in forest undergrowth, thickets, riverine scrub, and even urban parks. These environments are characterized by their dense vegetation cover and forested ecosystems.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Accentors Genus
Accentors Species
Japanese Accentor