A general term for birds of the passerine family Prunellidae, or one of these species. Birds of this family are 15 to 18 cm long. They are terrestrial and have thin, pointed beaks and sturdy legs. Their plumage is often a blend of brown or gray-brown, and the sexes are the same color. Twelve species are found in the mountains of Europe, North Africa, and Asia, and in winter they either migrate vertically or relatively short distances. The alpine accentor Prunella collaris (illustration) is 18 cm long, has a blend of dark brown coloring, fine white spots on the throat, and two thin white bands on the wings. Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information |
スズメ目イワヒバリ科Prunellidaeの鳥の総称,またはそのうちの1種を指す。この科の鳥は全長15~18cm。地上性で,細くとがったくちばしとしっかりした脚をもつ。羽色は褐色や灰褐色のじみな色彩のものが多く,雌雄同色である。ヨーロッパ,北アフリカ,アジアの山地に12種が分布し,冬には垂直移動をするか,比較的短距離の渡りをする。 イワヒバリPrunella collaris(英名Alpine accentor)(イラスト)は全長18cm,全体に暗褐色のじみな色彩をしていて,のどには細かな白斑があり,翼には2本の細い白帯がある。
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