Sparrow vs. Dunnock

Sparrow vs. Dunnock — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Sparrow and Dunnock

Sparrownoun

The house sparrow, Passer domesticus; a small bird with a short bill, and brown, white and gray feathers.

Dunnocknoun

A small European and Asian passerine bird, Prunella modularis; the hedge sparrow or hedge warbler.

Sparrownoun

A member of the family Passeridae, comprising small Old World songbirds.

Dunnocknoun

small brownish European songbird

Sparrownoun

A member of the family Emberizidae, comprising small New World songbirds.

Sparrownoun

Generically, any small, nondescript bird.

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Sparrownoun

A quick-witted, lively person. Often used in the phrase cockney sparrow.

Sparrownoun

any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects

Sparrownoun

small brownish European songbird