- Prunella modularis
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
