Dunnock
Dunnock
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The Dunnock, or Hedge Accentor, is a small and often inconspicuous passerine bird belonging to the Prunellidae family. Despite its rather plain brown and grey plumage, it is a fascinating species known for its complex social and breeding behaviours. It is a widespread and common resident across much of Europe and parts of Asia, frequently inhabiting gardens, parks, and various types of woodland and scrubland.
Where to spot
Dunnocks can be found in a variety of habitats including gardens, parks, hedgerows, woodland edges, scrubland, and cultivated areas, often preferring dense vegetation for cover. Look for them foraging quietly on the ground or within low bushes.
How to spot
They are often seen moving with a distinctive shuffling gait or small hops on the ground, often close to cover. Their song is a rapid, high-pitched, warbling trill, which can be delivered from a hidden perch. A common call is a thin, insistent 'tseep'. Their mouse-like movements make them blend in well with their surroundings.
When to spot
Dunnocks are active throughout the day, with peak activity often observed in the early morning and late afternoon. They are largely resident in much of their range and can be observed year-round, though they may be less active during severe winter weather. Breeding activity is most prominent from early spring to mid-summer.
Where to spot
Dunnocks can be found in a variety of habitats including gardens, parks, hedgerows, woodland edges, scrubland, and cultivated areas, often preferring dense vegetation for cover. Look for them foraging quietly on the ground or within low bushes.
How to spot
They are often seen moving with a distinctive shuffling gait or small hops on the ground, often close to cover. Their song is a rapid, high-pitched, warbling trill, which can be delivered from a hidden perch. A common call is a thin, insistent 'tseep'. Their mouse-like movements make them blend in well with their surroundings.
When to spot
Dunnocks are active throughout the day, with peak activity often observed in the early morning and late afternoon. They are largely resident in much of their range and can be observed year-round, though they may be less active during severe winter weather. Breeding activity is most prominent from early spring to mid-summer.
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The Dunnock is famous for its highly varied and complex mating system, which can include monogamy, polygyny, polyandry, and polygynandry, often occurring within the same population and territory.
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