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Dunnock

Prunella modularis

Least Concern
Wingspan
13.8 cm
Weight
19.900000000000002 g
Family
Prunellidae
Order
Passeriformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 13.8 cm 5.4 in
Weight 19.900000000000002 g 0.70 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12-13 days. Fledging: 11-13 days.

Clutch Size

3-6

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Prunellidae
Genus Prunella
Species Prunella modularis

Distribution

Dunnock has been recorded in 6 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Dunnock endangered?
The Dunnock has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Dunnock nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12-13 days. Fledging: 11-13 days.
How big is the Dunnock?
The Dunnock has a wingspan of 13.8 cm, weight of 19.900000000000002 g.
What order and family does the Dunnock belong to?
The Dunnock (Prunella modularis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Prunellidae.

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