Dunnock
Dunnock
Prunella modularis
Life Stage
Adult
Sex
Unknown
Wing Shape
Rounded
Tail Shape
Square
Plumage
Streaked
Bird FamilyPrunellidae
Family Common NameAccentors
SizeSmall (approximately 14 cm)
ColorGrey, Brown
Plumage DescriptionLead-grey head and breast with brown, heavily streaked upperparts.
Environment
Habitat Type
Urban / Suburban
Tracking & Conservation
Conservation Status
Least Concern (LC)
Added Details
The identification is based on the characteristic lead-grey face and chest paired with the streaked brown back. The fine, dark bill distinguishes it from a female House Sparrow.
Dunnock
Prunella modularis
Life Stage
Adult
Sex
Unknown
Wing Shape
Rounded
Tail Shape
Square
Plumage
Streaked
Bird FamilyPrunellidae
Family Common NameAccentors
SizeSmall (approximately 14 cm)
ColorGrey, Brown
Plumage DescriptionLead-grey head and breast with brown, heavily streaked upperparts.
Added Details
The identification is based on the characteristic lead-grey face and chest paired with the streaked brown back. The fine, dark bill distinguishes it from a female House Sparrow.
Environment
Habitat Type
Urban / Suburban
Tracking & Conservation
Conservation Status
Least Concern (LC)