Dunnock

Description

A European robin-sized bird,the dunnock typically measures 13.5–14 cm in length.It possesses a streaked back,somewhat resembling a small house sparrow.Like that species,the dunnock has a drab appearance which may have evolved to avoid predation.It is brownish underneath,and has a fine pointed bill.Adults have a grey head,and both sexes are similarly coloured.Unlike any similar sized small brown bird,Dunnocks exhibit frequent wing flicking,especially when engaged in territorial disputes or when competing for mating rights.