About the Dunnock
The dunnock is a small passerine, or perching bird, found throughout temperate Europe and into Asian Russia. Dunnocks have also been introduced and become common in New Zealand. It is the most widespread member of the accentor family; most other accentors are limited to mountain habitats. Other, largely archaic, English names for the dunnock include hedge accentor, hedge sparrow, hedge warbler, and titling.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Accentors (Prunellidae) |
| Species | Prunella modularis |
| Species Codes | dunnoc1, DUNN |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Dunnock belong to?
The Dunnock (Prunella modularis) belongs to the Accentors family (Prunellidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Dunnock?
The dunnock is a small passerine, or perching bird, found throughout temperate Europe and into Asian Russia. Dunnocks have also been introduced and become common in New Zealand. It is the most widespread member of the accentor family; most other accentors are limited to mountain habitats. Other, lar...
Where can I report a Dunnock sighting?
You can log sightings of Dunnock on eBird (ebird.org) using species code dunnoc1, or on iNaturalist.
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