House Bunting

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The House Bunting is a common and familiar bunting found across North Africa and the Middle East, often associated with human settlements. It has a streaky brown plumage and a grey head.

Where to spot

Widespread across North Africa, the Middle East, and parts of the Arabian Peninsula. Common in villages, towns, agricultural areas, and rocky semi-deserts.

How to spot

Look for it around buildings, cultivated areas, and rocky outcrops. Listen for its characteristic, often scratchy song. Its streaky brown body and relatively plain grey head are good clues.

When to spot

Resident year-round. Most vocal and visible during the breeding season (spring to summer).

Where to spot

Widespread across North Africa, the Middle East, and parts of the Arabian Peninsula. Common in villages, towns, agricultural areas, and rocky semi-deserts.

How to spot

Look for it around buildings, cultivated areas, and rocky outcrops. Listen for its characteristic, often scratchy song. Its streaky brown body and relatively plain grey head are good clues.