Black-throated Accentor

Prunella atrogularis (Brandt, JF, 1843)

Prunellidae — Accentors

Black-throated Accentor, Prunella atrogularis, is a passerine of the Palearctic, breeding in the central and south-western parts of the region, with a range that includes the Ural, Tian Shan and Altai Mountains. It is a migratory bird, and in winter it moves to Afghanistan and nearby countries. It is also a rare visitor to western Europe. The species was described by Brandt in 1843. It belongs to the Prunellidae, the accentors, and is placed in the order Passeriformes.

Order
Passeriformes
Family
Prunellidae — Accentors
Breeding range
Palearctic: c, sw
Black-throated Accentor
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