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Least ConcernAccentors
Dunnock
A quiet, streaky brown bird often seen hopping beneath hedgerows and garden shrubs. Dunnocks have a surprisingly complex social life and a sweet, warbling song.
Prunella modularis
Gardens Hedgerows Woodland
Size
13-14 cm
Wingspan
19-21 cm
Weight
16-25 g
Lifespan
2-3 years
Diet
Insects, spiders, seeds and berries; forages on or near the ground.
Song & Call
A thin, warbling song with a slight squeak, often delivered from a hedge top.
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How to identify
- Streaky brown upperparts
- Greyish head and breast
- Thin black bill
Conservation
Least Concern
Common and widespread; benefits from dense shrubby cover in gardens.
