Dunnock (Prunella modularis) in Scandinavia

The Dunnock (Prunella modularis) is a accentor found across Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. An unobtrusive, ground-feeding songbird with a thin, high song. It typically occurs in hedges, gardens and scrub.

In the Nordic countries the Dunnock is best described as a resident. Its global conservation status is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. On Fågelkartan you can see where it has been reported over the last 30 days, based on open data from the national species-observation systems.

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More about the Dunnock

  • Dunnock – song & calls
  • Dunnock – breeding
  • Dunnock – nest & eggs
  • Dunnock – diet
  • Dunnock – in winter

Quick facts

  • Scientific name: Prunella modularis
  • Family: Accentors
  • Habitat: Hedges, gardens and scrub
  • Status in the Nordics: Resident
  • IUCN Red List: Least Concern
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