The dunnock (Prunella modularis) is a small passerine, or perching bird, found throughout temperate Europe and into Asian Russia. Dunnocks have also been successfully introduced …

Rather drab but distinctive little bird: note slender, thrush-like bill (not stout, like superficially similar sparrows), blue-gray head sides, streaked back. Usually seen as singles or pairs, …

Found over much of Europe, as well as Lebanon, Turkey, northern Iran, and the Caucasus, the dunnock usually lives in scrub, heathland, mixed woodland, and hedgerows; occasionally it …

Sep 4, 2020 · Also known as the ‘hedge sparrow’, the dunnock is commonly mistaken for a female house sparrow. Discover more about this humble, but fascinating, garden bird in our expert …

The Dunnock is a small brown and grey bird. Quiet and shy, it's often seen on its own, creeping along the edge of a flower bed or near to a bush, moving in a rather nervous, shuffling way, …

The dunnock is a small bird, about the size of a robin, which is common in gardens, parks, hedgerows, scrub and along woodland edges. Dunnocks are shy birds, hopping about in low …

May 27, 2024 · The dunnock is mostly a quiet, shy bird that hunts for food near bushes, gardens, and hedgerows with its distinctive shuffling gait. When two rival males encounter each other, …

The dunnock (Prunella modularis) is a small passerine, or perching bird. It is the most widespread member of the accentor family.

Sep 7, 2025 · The Dunnock is a small and shy bird known for its quiet beauty and unusual behaviors. It has fascinating nesting and ground-feeding habits, a unique courtship, and a role …

The dunnock, or hedge sparrow, is a small, unobtrusive bird characterized by its slender body, thin bill, and long legs. It has a streaked brown back, somewhat reminiscent of a sparrow, but …