Prunella modularis (Linnaeus 1758) (Family Prunellidae)


Young

Resident Nester; Territory: 1500-300m²;
Length: 14.5cm; Wingspan: 19-21cm; Weight: Male 14.5-25g, Female 14.7-24.5g;
4-6 Eggs: April - July (12-13 Days); Young: April - August (11-12 Days);
Migration: February - April, August - November;
Moult: August

Biotopes:
Hedge Rows

Spruce Forest

Wet Forest
Nest:
(0.5 - 3.5 m)

Tree or Shrub Branches
Nest Parasite:
Cuculus canorus
Principal Food:
Coleoptera

Diptera

Araneae

Urtica dioica

Holcus lanatus

Sambucus nigra

Polygonaceae


Pictures © 2003 J.K. Lindsey

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