Accentor

Accentor

There are 12 species of small bird known as the accentor. In Europe the most common species of accentor is the dunnock. The dunnock has dull plumage of grey and brown. They reach approximately 6 inches in length and have sharp, pointed bills. Those dunnocks found in Britain commonly nest in hawthorn hedges. These sparrow-like birds sing year round and are rather shy, remaining close to the ground, under the cover of foliage. Accentors are found throughout Asia and Europe. [BM] {FW}