Key information
Lapland buntings are lightly larger than a reed bunting with a well-marked head pattern, chestnut nape and chestnut wing panel. It spends most of its time on the ground and is often seen in small flocks. Occasional birds are seen in Scotland in the summer, when males have a striking black crown, face and throat. It is listed as a Schedule 1 species under The Wildlife and Countryside Act offering it additional protection.
What they eat:
Seeds.
Measurements:
- Length:
- 15-16cm
- Wingspan:
- 25.5-28cm
- Weight:
- 20-28g
Population:
- UK wintering:
- 710 birds
Identifying features:
Lapland bunting (winter plumage)
