Dunnock
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The dunnock (Prunella modularis) is a small passerine perching bird.
| Accentor | |
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| Dunnock (Prunella modularis) | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Prunellidae Richmond, 1908 |
| Genus: | Prunella Vieillot, 1816 |
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Laiscopus | |
The bird has a very wide distribution. It is found throughout temperate Europe and into Asian Russia. Dunnocks have been introduced into New Zealand.
The bird is by far the most widespread member of the "accentors". These are a genus in the family Prunellidae. Other common names of the dunnock include hedge accentor, hedge sparrow, and hedge warbler.[1]
Dunnock Media
Juvenile, showing the browner, fluffy plumage. Hampshire, UK.
on branch with hoar frost
Dunnock Prunella modularis, Sutton in Ashfield, England
Egg of Cuculus canorus canorus in a spawn of Prunella modularis - MHNT
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References
- ↑ Jobling, James A. (2010). The Helm Dictionary of Scientific Bird Names. London, United Kingdom: Christopher Helm. p. 318. ISBN 978-1-4081-2501-4.