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Birdsong field guide

Mongolian Accentor

Prunella koslowi

The Mongolian Accentor is a small, discreet passerine endemic to the arid mountainous regions of East Asia. It is distinguished by its streaked brown upperparts and relatively plain greyish-buff underparts.

What it sounds like

A thin, high-pitched 'tzi-tzi' call and a simple, modest warbling song.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Manuel Oudard · MongoliaCC BY-NC-ND Xeno-canto

Field notes

It belongs to the Prunellidae family, which is the only bird family entirely restricted to the Palearctic region.
The species was named in honor of the Russian explorer Pyotr Kozlov, who documented much of the region's wildlife.
Unlike many other accentors that prefer high alpine zones, this species is well-adapted to lower-elevation semi-deserts.
It is primarily a ground-feeder, shifting its diet from insects in the summer to seeds during the harsh winter months.
It is a largely sedentary or short-distance migratory species, often remaining near its breeding grounds year-round.

Habitat

Arid mountain slopes, rocky gullies, and xerophytic scrublands.

Range

Primarily Mongolia and adjacent parts of northern China.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Alpine AccentorPrunella collaris Altai AccentorPrunella himalayana Black-throated AccentorPrunella atrogularis Brown AccentorPrunella fulvescens DunnockPrunella modularis Japanese AccentorPrunella rubida Maroon-backed AccentorPrunella immaculata Radde's AccentorPrunella ocularis

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