Birds

Socotra Bunting

Socotra Bunting

100
-
Not yet spotted on Fladder
Spotted
The Socotra Bunting is a species endemic to the remote island of Socotra, off the coast of Yemen. It is a relatively plain, streaky bunting adapted to arid island conditions.
Where to spot
Endemic to the island of Socotra, Yemen. Inhabits stony slopes, dry wadis, and sparse vegetation.
How to spot
Look for it foraging on the ground in the arid landscape. Its streaky, brownish plumage can make it blend in. Listen for its simple song.
When to spot
Resident year-round on Socotra. Breeding activity generally coincides with the rainy season.
This bunting is one of several unique bird species found only on the island of Socotra, which is a biodiversity hotspot.
Loading...

Spotted

No recently spotted birds

Monthly observations

No observations
Loading...
Nothing spotted yet

Also interesting

ortolaan op een rots
75

Ortolan Bunting

Old World Buntings
File:Somali Golden-breasted Bunting (Emberiza poliopleura) (46589571931).jpg
100

Somali Bunting

Old World Buntings
geelbrauwgors op een tak
95

Yellow-browed Bunting

Old World Buntings
File:Emberiza cabanisi cognominata, Menongue, Birding Weto, a.jpg
100

Cabanis's Bunting

Old World Buntings
Cretzschmar's Bunting (Emberiza caesia) Mt. Olympus, Lesvos, Greece, 14.04.2015
90

Cretzschmar's Bunting

Old World Buntings
File:House Bunting. Emberiza striolata - Flickr - gailhampshire.jpg
100

Striolated Bunting

Old World Buntings
witkopgors
90

Pine Bunting

Old World Buntings
bruinkopgors op Tak
100

Red-headed Bunting

Old World Buntings
100

Gosling's Bunting

Old World Buntings
File:Emberiza pallasi (10).jpg
100

Pallas's Bunting

Old World Buntings