Maroon-backed Accentor
Maroon-backed Accentor
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The Maroon-backed Accentor is a strikingly plumaged accentor with a rich maroon-brown back, found in the high-altitude forests of the Himalayas and adjacent regions. It is often a shy bird of dense undergrowth.
Where to spot
Himalayas (Nepal, Bhutan, northeast India), Myanmar, and southern China. Inhabits dense rhododendron and bamboo undergrowth in broadleaf and mixed forests at high elevations.
How to spot
This is a notoriously difficult bird to observe due to its preferred dense habitat and shy nature. Listen for its distinctive calls and watch for brief glimpses as it forages on the ground or in low vegetation.
When to spot
Year-round resident, but often easier to spot during the breeding season (spring/summer) when it may be more vocal and active.
Where to spot
Himalayas (Nepal, Bhutan, northeast India), Myanmar, and southern China. Inhabits dense rhododendron and bamboo undergrowth in broadleaf and mixed forests at high elevations.
How to spot
This is a notoriously difficult bird to observe due to its preferred dense habitat and shy nature. Listen for its distinctive calls and watch for brief glimpses as it forages on the ground or in low vegetation.
When to spot
Year-round resident, but often easier to spot during the breeding season (spring/summer) when it may be more vocal and active.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This accentor's vibrant maroon back is atypical for the generally drab accentor family, making it one of the more distinctive members.
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