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Prunella modularis
| Size | 14â15 cm Similar size to a House Sparrow |
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| Weight | 19â24 g About the weight of a large strawberry |
| Lifespan | 2 years |
| Rarity | Common |
| M vs F | Sexes look identical â both have grey heads and brown streaked backs |
| Habitat | Gardens, hedgerows, woodland edges, scrub â shuffles along the ground like a tiny chicken |
| Best time | Year-round |
| Conservation | UK: Amber LC |
Did you know?
The Dunnock has one of the most complex mating systems of any British bird â pairs, trios and quartets all occur, with males and females each trying to maximise the number of mates
The Dunnock has one of the most complex mating systems of any British bird â pairs, trios and quartets all occur, with males and females each trying to maximise the number of mates
More for experts
Males perform a rapid wing-flicking display when approaching a female, and females will eject sperm from previous males by presenting their cloaca â a form of cryptic female choice
Often confused with
House Sparrow (chunkier, brown cap, no grey face), Robin juvenile (spotted, but plumper)
House Sparrow (chunkier, brown cap, no grey face), Robin juvenile (spotted, but plumper)