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Dunnock

Prunella modularis

Description:

The dunnock (Prunella modularis) is a small passerine bird, or perching bird, found throughout temperate Europe and into Asia. It is by far the most widespread member of the accentor family, which otherwise consists of mountain species. Other common names of the dunnock include, the Hedge Accentor, Hedge Sparrow, or Hedge Warbler. The name "dunnock" comes from the Ancient British *dunnākos, meaning "little brown one

Habitat:

Dunnocks reside in the more mild western and southern parts of the globe, inhabiting much of Europe including Lebanon, Northern Iran, and the Caucasus. Favorite habitats of the dunnock include the woodlands, shrubs, gardens, and hedgerows. It builds a neat nest low in a bush or conifer, where adults typically lay three to five unspotted blue eggs. Dunnocks are territorial and may engage in conflict with other birds that encroach upon their nests.

Notes:

The dunnock (Prunella modularis) is a small passerine bird, or perching bird, found throughout temperate Europe and into Asia. It is by far the most widespread member of the accentor family, which otherwise consists of mountain species. Other common names of the dunnock include, the Hedge Accentor, Hedge Sparrow, or Hedge Warbler. The name "dunnock" comes from the Ancient British *dunnākos, meaning "little brown one.

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3 Comments

The MnMs
The MnMs 10 years ago

..perhaps the curls are providing some feet massage for the birds? :-D

The MnMs
The MnMs 10 years ago

This little Buddha head seems very popular to atract birdies!..Should I get one for my garden too?? :-)

Maria dB
Maria dB 10 years ago

This statue seems to be a bird magnet! :)

Benno Ibold
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Benno Ibold

Alpen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Spotted on Dec 29, 2013
Submitted on Dec 29, 2013

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