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It runs Google's Perch, a research-grade acoustic model covering nearly 15,000 species. When a call is ambiguous, we say so honestly and let you record a second clip to confirm, rather than guessing.

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Birdsong field guide

Black-throated Accentor

Prunella atrogularis

A small, secretive passerine of Central Asian highlands, recognized by its striking black throat and mask contrasting with a buffy breast.

What it sounds like

A thin, high-pitched 'ti-ti-ti-ti' and a trilling song resembling a dunnock but more rapid.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Albert Lastukhin · Russian FederationCC BY-NC-ND Xeno-canto

Field notes

Breeds in the subalpine zone of the Ural and Altai Mountains, often at elevations up to 3,000 meters.
Two distinct subspecies are recognized: the western P. a. atrogularis and the larger, paler P. a. huttoni.
While many accentors are sedentary, this species is a long-distance migrant wintering in the Indian subcontinent and Southwest Asia.
Its diet shifts seasonally from invertebrates during the summer to small seeds and berries throughout the winter months.
Nests are typically constructed within two meters of the ground, hidden deep inside dense coniferous or juniper scrub.

Habitat

Taiga edges, subalpine dwarf-conifer scrub, and juniper thickets.

Range

Breeds in the Ural Mountains and Central Asia; winters in South and Southwest Asia.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Alpine AccentorPrunella collaris Altai AccentorPrunella himalayana Brown AccentorPrunella fulvescens DunnockPrunella modularis Japanese AccentorPrunella rubida Maroon-backed AccentorPrunella immaculata Mongolian AccentorPrunella koslowi Radde's AccentorPrunella ocularis

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