Robin Accentor
Prunella rubeculoides
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPrunellidae (Accentors)
- GenusPrunella (selfheals)
- SpeciesPrunella rubeculoides (Robin Accentor)
About the Robin Accentor
The robin accentor (Prunella rubeculoides) is a species of bird in the family Prunellidae. It is found in the mountainous regions of Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan and China, at altitudes between about 3,000 and 5,500 m (9,800 and 18,000 ft). It is a brown bird with a grey head and an orange-red breast. It is common in parts of its range and its conservation status has been assessed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature as being of "least concern".
The robin accentor was described by the English entomologist and ornithologist Frederic Moore in 1854 from a specimen collected in Nepal. He coined the binomial name Accentor rubeculoides. The specific epithet combines the Medieval Latin rubecula for a "robin" and the Ancient Greek -oidēs "resembling". The robin accentor is now placed in the genus Prunella that was introduced by the French ornithologist Louis Pierre Vieillot in 1816.
There are two subspecies: P. r. muraria Meinertzhagen, R & Meinertzhagen, A, 1926 – west Himalayas P. r. rubeculoides (Moore, F, 1854) – central and east Himalayas to central China The robin accentor is a large accentor, growing to a length of about... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Robin Accentor in Langtang National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Langtang National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal | |
| 2 | Khangchendzonga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 3 | Jiuzhaigou National Park | 🇨🇳 China |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Robin Accentor in Langtang National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Robin Accentor sighting in Langtang National Park, based on 18 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Robin Accentor in Langtang National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Robin Accentor in Langtang National Park in our monthly data.