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(Message started by: Lynx on Nov 6^th, 2003, 10:53pm)

Title: Little bunting?
Post by Lynx on Nov 6^th, 2003, 10:53pm

Would you please help me to identify this bunting spotted at Long Valley on 6 Nov 2003?

http://www.9014316.com/birds/228_2808_bunting.jpg

Title: Re: Little bunting?
Post by Mike Kilburn on Nov 7^th, 2003, 12:39pm

Hi Lynx

This is a typical Little Bunting.

If you look in the field guide you will note the chestnut ear coverts with a complete black border, a small crest and white belly with light streaking.

Cheers
Mike