Bird
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Size
14â15 cmSimilar size to a House Sparrow
Weight
19â24 gAbout 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
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)
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