Dunnock
Prunella modularis
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Prunellidae
About
The dunnock is a small passerine, or perching bird, found throughout temperate Europe and into Asian Russia. Dunnocks have also been successfully introduced into New Zealand. It is the most widespread member of the accentor family; most other accentors are limited to mountain habitats. Other, largely archaic, English names for the dunnock include hedge accentor, hedge sparrow, hedge warbler, and titling.
Fun Fact
Dunnock mating systems are among the most complex in birds, with males and females both taking multiple partners in arrangements of polygamy, polyandry, and polygynandry.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Native to large areas of Eurasia, inhabiting much of Europe and southwest Asia including Lebanon, northern Iran, and the Caucasus.
Diet
Feed on the ground, often seeking out detritivores as food.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance