Twite
Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Uplands (summer); coast (winter).
Diet: Seeds.
Best time to spot: "Twite" call; declining fast.
When to look
Resident in the UK, so it can be found year-round. More on the season in Bird migration in Britain.
Recent UK sightings
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