Dunnock 

"One of the most underrated birds that will visit most gardens is the Dunnock, a fascinating little bird with unique breeding behaviors and a lovely song, making it a charming presence in gardens and hedgerows across its range."
Dunnocks have a brown, streaky appearance similar to sparrows, but with a distinctive greyish-blue head and chest. Their eyes are a striking reddish-brown. Dunnocks are widespread throughout Europe, from the western coasts of Ireland and Britain to eastern Russia. They are also found in parts of Asia, including the Middle East and the Himalayas. They favor dense undergrowth in woodlands, hedgerows, gardens, and parks. They are often seen flitting around the base of shrubs and other low vegetation.
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Dunnocks are primarily ground feeders, foraging for insects, spiders, and small invertebrates. They also consume seeds and berries, especially in winter when insects are scarce.
Dunnocks have a complex and unusual mating system that can include monogamy, polygyny (one male, multiple females), polyandry (one female, multiple males), and polygynandry (multiple males and females). This is driven by competition for mates and the variability of food resources.
The name "Dunnock" comes from an old English word meaning "little brown one," and "Hedge Sparrow" reflects their preference for hedgerows and sparrow-like appearance.
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