dunnock

/'dʌnək/

Thân thiện

A dunnock perches on a garden fence, singing.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small, brownish European songbird (Prunella modularis), often found in hedges and undergrowth. It is also commonly known as the hedge sparrow or hedge accentor, though it is not a true sparrow.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The dunnock is a common but often overlooked bird in British gardens.
  • We heard the simple, warbling song of a dunnock from the hedgerow.

Advanced Usage

• Ecological Role: The dunnock is often studied for its complex mating systems, which can include polygyny and polyandry.
  • Researchers have published papers on the unusual breeding behavior of the dunnock.

Variants and Related Words

• Hedge Sparrow (n): A common alternative name for the dunnock.
  • Many people mistakenly call the dunnock a hedge sparrow.
• Hedge Accentor (n): Another name reflecting its genus, .
  • The hedge accentor is a shy bird that forages on the ground.

Synonyms

• Hedge Sparrow: The most frequent synonym, though taxonomically inaccurate.
• Accentor: Refers to any bird of the genus , to which the dunnock belongs.

Học thuật

Noun

1. small brownish European songbird

Từ đồng nghĩa

• hedge sparrow
• sparrow
• Prunella modularis