Brown Accentor

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The Brown Accentor is a small, drab passerine bird of the high plateaus and mountains of Central Asia. Its subdued brown plumage provides excellent camouflage against its rocky and barren habitats.

Where to spot

High-altitude arid and semi-arid regions of Central Asia, including the Tibetan Plateau, parts of the Himalayas, Mongolia, and northern China, typically above the tree line.

How to spot

It forages on the ground, often in open, rocky areas. Its drab plumage makes it challenging to spot. Listen for its high-pitched, thin calls, which can help in locating it.

When to spot

Breeds in summer at high elevations; descends to slightly lower, but still cold, areas in winter. Can be observed year-round in its range.

Where to spot

High-altitude arid and semi-arid regions of Central Asia, including the Tibetan Plateau, parts of the Himalayas, Mongolia, and northern China, typically above the tree line.

How to spot

It forages on the ground, often in open, rocky areas. Its drab plumage makes it challenging to spot. Listen for its high-pitched, thin calls, which can help in locating it.

When to spot

Breeds in summer at high elevations; descends to slightly lower, but still cold, areas in winter. Can be observed year-round in its range.

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Despite its plain appearance, it is a hardy bird, well-adapted to extreme temperatures and sparse vegetation characteristic of its alpine environments.

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