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Rock Bunting, escribano montesino

Emberiza cia

Description:

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.

Habitat:

Rock Bunting breeds in open dry rocky mountainous areas. Parque nacional de Monfragüe

Notes:

Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/250 sec. f/8 ISO Speed Rating: 200. Focal Length: 300.0 mm.

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4 Comments

arlanda
arlanda 12 years ago

Gracias Marta

The MnMs
The MnMs 12 years ago

¡Preciosa serie!

arlanda
arlanda 12 years ago

Thanks Satyen

Wild Things
Wild Things 12 years ago

Lovely clicks.

arlanda
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arlanda

Serradilla, Extremadura, Spain

Spotted on Apr 1, 2012
Submitted on Apr 22, 2012

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