Emberiza cia
This bird is 16cm in length. The breeding male has chestnut upperparts, unmarked deep buff underparts, and a pale grey head marked with black striping. The female Rock Bunting is a washed-out version of the male, with paler underparts, a grey-brown back and a less contrasted head. The juvenile is similar to the female, but with a streaked head.
Rock Bunting breeds in open dry rocky mountainous areas. Parque nacional de Monfragüe
Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/250 sec. f/8 ISO Speed Rating: 200. Focal Length: 300.0 mm.
Lat: 39.84, Long: -6.05
Spotted on Apr 1, 2012
Submitted on Apr 22, 2012
4 Comments
Gracias Marta
¡Preciosa serie!
Thanks Satyen
Lovely clicks.