Dunnock  (Prunella modularis)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Range

The dunnock is found across the whole of Europe, and parts of western Asia. It occurs throughout the UK and republic of Ireland, where it is a resident, but in the northern part of its range, it is a migratory bird.

You can view distribution information for this species at the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.

Habitat

In Britain, the dunnock can be seen almost anywhere in the lowlands, in gardens, parks, on heaths and in woodlands. It prefers habitats with some areas of cover as the bird is rather shy in behaviour. In other parts of Europe, dunnocks are found also in spruce woods and upland forests.

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