Q: Where are alpine accentors found?
A: They range across the High Himalayas (India, Nepal, Bhutan) and regions in Europe, Asia, and North Africa, including Mount Everest up to 8000m.
Q: How many subspecies of alpine accentors are there?
A: There are nine subspecies.
Q: What is their habitat?
A: Alpine meadows, cliffs, and rocky slopes above 3500m for breeding; in non-breeding seasons, they inhabit woodlands, scrubs, and lower agricultural areas.
Q: How can you identify an alpine accentor?
A: Look for a sparrow-sized bird with grey-brown and chestnut coloring, a yellow and black bill, pink legs, streaked grey body, chestnut belly with white streaks, and two spotted wingbars.
Q: Do alpine accentors sing?
A: Yes, they have a loud, musical song and sing from the ground, rocks, or in flight.
Q: What do alpine accentors eat?
A: They eat insects, spiders, snails, and earthworms. They also eat seeds and berries.
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Kaushik Sarkar
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