Birds of the region
Cirl Bunting
Cirl Bunting
Emberiza cirlus
The Cirl Bunting is a common species in a variety of habitats, such as forest edges, wet meadows and gardens. It is distinguished by its olive-grey rump, lateral bands on the face and fewer yellowish areas in the plumage, characteristics that differentiate it from the Cirl Bunting. The breeding male has an olive-grey pectoral stripe, a black bib on the throat and a mask of the same colour. Agricultural intensification and the use of insecticides threaten its populations in Europe, causing a moderate decline in our country.
They usually nest on the ground, within the thick cover provided by bushes and hedges.
15-16,5 cm
22-22,5 cm
Forest. Wetlands.
Resident (Jan - Dec)
In summer they feed on invertebrates such as grasshoppers and crickets, while in winter they consume small seeds and grasses.
