From Opus

Photo by Steve G

Prunella modularis

Identification

L. 13-14.5 cm

• Black and brown streaks on back
• Streaked brown cap
• Grey throat
• Brown eye
• Fine dark bill

Distribution

Seen in the UK all year. Found in North and Eastern Europe only in summer.

Taxonomy

Also known as Hedge Accentor (Sibley and Monroe 1996).

Habitat

Hedges, woodland edges, parks and gardens. In mountains and the north occurs in pine, larch and spruce forests, and in willow, birch and alder scrub.

Behaviour

Breeding

Nest small grassy cup, lined with hair, moss, feathers, wool in hedge or bush. 2 or 3 broods.

Diet

Forages on the ground, often close to cover, picks up seeds and small insects.

Vocalisation

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