Ortolan Bunting

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Unfortunately the Ortolan Bunting has almost disappeared as a breeding bird in western Europe. In autumn and springtime it passes by in small numbers, but the chance of seeing this bird is not so great. It's a fairly slim, large bunting with light grey and orange colours.

Wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emberiza_hortulana

Map:

http://eol.org/pages/1046741/maps

Scientific name:

Emberiza hortulana

Presence in western Europe:

Rare

More information

Size:

Sparrow

Birdtype:

songbirds

Main colour:

Light grey,

Reddish brown

Beak colour:

Pink

Beak shape:

Graineater

Crown colour:

Light grey

Breast colour:

Light grey

Belly colour:

Orange,

Reddish brown

Throat colour:

Yellow

Rump colour:

Reddish brown,

Light brown

Upperwing colour:

Light brown

Underwing colour:

Grey

Wing shape:

Rounded

Leg colour:

Pink

Leg shape:

Songbird

Tail colour:

Black,

Dark grey

Tail shape:

Forked