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Revision as of 15:20, 6 December 2007

Prunella modularis
Photo by Steve G

Identification

aka Dunnock.

13-14.5 cm. Black and brown streaks on back, streaked brown cap, grey throat, brown eye. Fine dark bill.


Distribution

Seen in the UK all year. Found in North and Eastern Europe only in Summer.

Taxonomy

Habitat

Hedges, Woodland edges, parks & gardens. In mountains and the north occurs in pine, larch and spruce forests, and in willow, birch and alder scrub.

Behaviour

Nest small grassy cup, lined with hair, moss, feathers, wool in hedge or bush. 2 or 3 broods. Forages on the ground, often close to cover, picks up seeds and small insects


External Links

Bird Song <flashmp3>Prunella modularis (song).mp3</flashmp3>
Listen in an external program

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