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Black-headed Bunting

Black-headed Bunting

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A large and distinctive bunting, the breeding male boasts a glossy black head, bright yellow underparts, and chestnut upperparts. Females are duller but still have a yellowish wash.
Where to spot
Breeds from Southeast Europe across Central Asia to Iran. Winters primarily in the Indian subcontinent. Occasional vagrants appear in Western Europe.
How to spot
Look for males singing conspicuously from high perches on bushes, trees, or wires in open country, fields, or vineyards. Their bold colors make them relatively easy to identify in suitable habitats.
When to spot
Best observed during the breeding season (May-July) in its European and Central Asian range when males are conspicuous and singing. Migration occurs in April-May and August-October.
vogel, zwartkopgors, karabaşl cinta
File:Black-headed bunting (Emberiza melanocephala).jpg
File:Emberiza melanocephala - Black-headed Bunting 01.jpg
File:Emberiza melanocephala - Black-headed Bunting 02.jpg
File:Emberiza melanocephala - Black-headed Bunting 03.jpg
vogel, zwartkopgors, karabaşl cinta
Credits: babilkulesi
File:Black-headed bunting (Emberiza melanocephala).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Emberiza melanocephala - Black-headed Bunting 01.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Emberiza melanocephala - Black-headed Bunting 02.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Emberiza melanocephala - Black-headed Bunting 03.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Unlike many Emberiza buntings that prefer more vegetated or wetland habitats, the Black-headed Bunting often favors open, dry, and even rocky landscapes, including agricultural fields and vineyards.
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