Emberiza cirlus – Locally common in Southern Europe; seen sometimes in the South of England. It is gregarious and often joins groups of other bunting or finch species; it is normally sedentary, but sometimes migrates southward during when winters are harsh. Close to the Yellow bunting, it is more easily shy and wary and perches in higher trees. It occurs in wooded ravines, scattered afforestations, forest edges and clearings, orchards and vineyards. During winter, it can be observed in stubble and harvested fields near high hedges.
Bruant zizi
Il se rencontre en Europe méridionale parfois dans le sud de l’Angleterre. C’est un oiseau grégaire qui se mêle souvent à d’autres espèces de bruants ou de pinsons; il est surtout sédentaire, il lui arrive de migrer vers le sud lors d’hivers rigoureux.Proche du Bruant jaune, il est facilement plus méfiant et se perche volontiers dans les plus hauts arbres.
Il fréquente les ravins boisés, boisements épars, lisières et clairières de forêts, les vergers et les vignobles. Pendant la période hivernale, on peut souvent l’observer dans les chaumes et les champs récoltés à proximité des grandes haies et des arbres.
Emberiza cirlus
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Noushka
Passionate about Nature and photography but mostly animals and birds. I live in France at the present, but have lived in Africa for 16 years and in the U.S. for 3 years and with Australia in mind for the future. With my husband, I created and managed a Bird Park in South Africa, raising mainly psittacines; the breeding facility housed over 1000 parrots at any given time. My photography is about sharing fauna's beauty with other enthusiasts! Equipment: NIKON lenses: 400 mm Z F4/5, 800 mm Z, 500 mm, 200/500 mm, 800 mm f5/6E
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