some streaking on a pale breast; even paler belly (Spain; 2006-06-10)


Corn Bunting
Emberiza calandra

Native Range: Eurasia

Notes: a rather large bunting with a lack of distinctive plumage features; has a high-pitched song that sounds like jingling a bunch of keys; inhabits farmlands and open steppes; distinctively dangles its legs in flight.

rather large bill; moderately forked tail (Spain; 2006-06-10)
singing from a prominent perch (Spain; 2006-06-10)