Corn Bunting
Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Cereal fields.
Diet: Seeds, insects.
Best time to spot: Jangling-keys song; declining.
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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Kit that helps
Bird ID starter kit. Affiliate links, tested picks, no extra cost to you.
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