Birds of the World

Emberizidae : Buntings & American Sparrows

Rock Bunting

Emberiza cia

Monfrague, Spain - May 2005

Sierra de Gredos, Spain - May 2005

Rock Buntings are found on sparsely vegetated, dry rocky hillsides throughout much of southern Europe and Asia Minor. The population at Sierra de Gredos are particularly tame and are regularly seen scrounging for crumbs around the car park.

Sierra de Gredos, Spain - May 2005