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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.
Open dry rocky mountainous areas.
Spotted on Jun 18, 2012
Submitted on Jun 27, 2012
2 Comments
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nice spotting,