The genus Prunella was introduced by the French ornithologist Louis Vieillot in 1816 with the dunnock (Prunella modularis) as the type species. Although the genus is usually used for all the accentors, the alpine accentor… See more

These are small, fairly drab species superficially similar, but not closely related to, sparrows. They are 14 to 18 cm in length, and weigh between 25 and 35 g. However, accentors have thin sharp bills, reflecting their diet of … See more

Their typical habitat is mountainous regions in an area far above the tree-line, but below the snow-line. The Alpine accentor has been observed at nearly 8,000 m (26,000 ft) altitude in the Himalaya and the Altai and Robin acce… See more

Twelve species are currently accepted:
• Alpine accentor Prunella collaris
• Altai accentor Prunella himalayana
• Robin accentor Prunella rubeculoides… See more

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