Garden Bird ID

[rscott74]

I took this picture this morning. I reckon it's a juvenile bunting. Can anyone be more prcise please. It's about sparrow sized but I assume it isn't one of them.

Thanks Bob

[Dogghound]

Its a juvenile Dunnock

[astarsdad]

Hi,

It is a dunnock otherwise known as a hedge sparrow

Terry

[rscott74]

Thanks for your assistance which, as always, is greatly appreciated. Every day a little older, a little wiser - even at age 64!

[rscott74]

I use a simple guide "Kingfisher Field Guide to the Birds of Britain and Ireland" 1998 reprint which doesn't list Dunnock or Hedge Sparrow. I realise the book is a bit old but can the omission be explained?

[Johnny81]

Originally Posted by rscott74

I use a simple guide "Kingfisher Field Guide to the Birds of Britain and Ireland" 1998 reprint which doesn't list Dunnock or Hedge Sparrow. I realise the book is a bit old but can the omission be explained?

No idea although they maybe using a different common name, try indexing Prunella modularis that is the scientific name, if it isn't in there, then that is just a bit wrong

[solus]

Just possible your book may call it a "Hedge Accentor"?

I'd be surprised if such a common species was omitted completely....

[rscott74]

Johnny81 and solus - you're both right it is included as Hedge Accentor prunella modulasir

Thanks for the information.