Dunnock Prunella modularis

Owned by Mark S (@markymark).

Notes

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.

Details

Identification

Bird Family
Prunellidae
Family Common Name
Accentors
Life Stage
Adult
Sex
Unknown
Size
Small (approximately 14 cm)
Color
Grey, Brown
Wing Shape
Rounded
Tail Shape
Square
Plumage
Streaked
Plumage Description
Lead-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.

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Dunnock Prunella modularis by markymark

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.