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Prunellidae - Accentors

There are 12 species of birds in this family. Most species are found in mountainous regions of Europe, Africa, and Asia.

They are small birds, 5-7 inches in length, and have thin, pointed bills; short, rounded wings; and squared, medium-sized tails.

Most species are brown to gray and look like sparrows.

They move with a hopping or shuffling sideways gait and are sometimes called shufflewings.

  • The black-throated accentor is found in China, India, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Oman, Afghanistan, and Iran. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Black-Throated Accentor
    (Prunella atrogularis)
    The black-throated accentor is found in China, India, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Oman, Afghanistan, and Iran. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The alpine accentor is found in northern Africa, southern Europe and Asia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Alpine Accentor
    (Prunella collaris)
    The alpine accentor is found in northern Africa, southern Europe and Asia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The brown accentor is found in Afghanistan, China, India, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Brown Accentor
    (Prunella fulvescens)
    The brown accentor is found in Afghanistan, China, India, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Altai accentor, also known as the Himalayan accentor, is found in Afghanistan, Bhutan, China, India, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Altai Accentor
    (Prunella himalayana)
    The Altai accentor, also known as the Himalayan accentor, is found in Afghanistan, Bhutan, China, India, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The maroon-backed accentor is found in Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, and Nepal. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Maroon-Backed Accentor
    (Prunella immaculata)
    The maroon-backed accentor is found in Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, and Nepal. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Dunnock is found in much of Europe. It is also found in northernr Africa and the Middle East. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Dunnock
    (Prunella modularis)
    The Dunnock is found in much of Europe. It is also found in northernr Africa and the Middle East. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Siberian accentor is found in Russia, North Korea, South Korea, China, and Mongolia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Siberian Accentor
    (Prunella montanella)
    The Siberian accentor is found in Russia, North Korea, South Korea, China, and Mongolia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • Radde's accentor is found in Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, India, Iran, Israel, Pakistan, Türkiye, Armenia, Georgia, Iraq, Syria, Jordan, and Oman. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Radde's Accentor
    (Prunella ocularis)
    Radde's accentor is found in Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, India, Iran, Israel, Pakistan, Türkiye, Armenia, Georgia, Iraq, Syria, Jordan, and Oman. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The robin accentor is found in Afghanistan, Bhutan, China, India, Nepal, and Pakistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Robin Accentor
    (Prunella rubeculoides)
    The robin accentor is found in Afghanistan, Bhutan, China, India, Nepal, and Pakistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Japanese accentor is found in Japan and Russia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Japanese Accentor
    (Prunella rubida)
    The Japanese accentor is found in Japan and Russia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The rufous-breasted accentor is found in Afghanistan, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Rufous-Breasted Accentor
    (Prunella strophiata)
    The rufous-breasted accentor is found in Afghanistan, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern

Did You Know?

The Alpine Accentor is one of 13 species found in this family.
The Alpine Accentor is one of 13 species found in this family.

World Status Key

Status and range is taken from IUCN Redlist

Least Concern
Near Threatened
Vulnerable
Endangered
Critically Endangered
Extinct in the Wild
Extinct
Not Enough Data

U.S. Status Key

Status taken from US Fish and Wildlife

Threatened in US
Endangered in US
Introduced

NH Status Key

Status taken from NH Fish and Game

Threatened in NH
Endangered in NH
Breeds in NH (birds)

Location Key

Africa
Asia
Australia/Oceania
Europe
North/Central America
south america alt
South America

New Hampshire Species

No animals found.

Other Species Around the World

No animals found.

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