Convervation status: Red Latin nameEmberiza cirlus FamilyBuntings (Emberizidae) OverviewA charming relative of the yellowhammer that is at the limit of its European range in the UK. Where to see themConfined to south-west England. Best looked for in fields and hedges of south Devon, near to the coast. When to see themAll year round. What they eatInsects and seeds Estimated numbers| Europe | UK breeding* | UK wintering* | UK passage* |
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| - | 862 pairs | - | - |
* UK breeding is the number of pairs breeding annually. UK wintering is the number of individuals present from October to March. UK passage is the number of individuals passing through on migration in spring and/or autumn. Distribution
- In the UK
- SW England
Please note that the map is only intended as a guide. It shows general distribution rather than detailed, localised populations. Sound: Mathias Ritschard, Xeno-canto |