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accentor

accentor

9.9
A small brown songbird like a sparrow that lives in mountains
  • noun
  • UK
translation icon : acento
  • The accentor perched on a rock, singing its melodic tune in the early morning light.

Examples

  • But it isn't a sparrow at all; it's an accentor.

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  • Go to ALL SPECIES >> SPECIESLIST (make sure the drop-box is on "birds") and enter the species name you would like to know more about: Let's try "Alpine Accentor" (if you don't know the exact species name, you could also try to search on the family name first; use the family drop-box for this).

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  • Birdwatchers often seek the accentor because of its charming song and unique appearance.

  • The accentor is known for its adaptability to harsh mountain habitats.

Synonyms

Prunella
vsaccentor
  • Specialized
9.9

A small songbird that lives in Europe and Asia, often in mountains

is a common descriptive term for small sparrow like mountain songbirds

Surface Forms

accentor singular
accentors plural

Etymology

Accentor comes from Latin parts ad- 'to' and cantor 'singer', the same root you find in the English word chant. So an accentor is like 'a little singer', which fits this small songbird often heard in mountain places.