Cretzschmar's Bunting
Cretzschmar's Bunting
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A colorful bunting with a striking blue-grey head and an orange-rufous belly, typically found in dry, rocky and scrubby habitats. Its plumage is particularly vibrant in breeding males.
Where to spot
Breeds in southeastern Europe, Turkey, and the Middle East; winters in northeast Africa. Prefers dry, rocky hillsides with scattered bushes and sparse vegetation.
How to spot
Search in dry, stony areas with sparse vegetation. The male's blue-grey head, orange belly, and prominent white eye-ring are diagnostic. Listen for its simple, melodic song, often delivered from a rock or bush top.
When to spot
Best observed during the breeding season (spring and summer) when males are brightly plumaged and singing from exposed perches.
Where to spot
Breeds in southeastern Europe, Turkey, and the Middle East; winters in northeast Africa. Prefers dry, rocky hillsides with scattered bushes and sparse vegetation.
How to spot
Search in dry, stony areas with sparse vegetation. The male's blue-grey head, orange belly, and prominent white eye-ring are diagnostic. Listen for its simple, melodic song, often delivered from a rock or bush top.
When to spot
Best observed during the breeding season (spring and summer) when males are brightly plumaged and singing from exposed perches.
Credits:
Frank.Vassen
This species is named after the German physician and ornithologist Philipp Jakob Cretzschmar, who first described the species scientifically in 1827 from specimens collected in the Middle East.
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