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	Bunting (bird) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Buntings are a group of mainly European passerine birds of the family Emberizidae.
		They are seed-eating birds with a distinctively shaped bill, and are the Old World equivalents of the species known in North America as sparrows (However, these birds are not closely related to the Old World sparrows which are in the family Passeridae).
		There are a few species named as "buntings" which are now classed in the cardinal family.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bunting_(bird) (155 words)

	UAE - The Official Web Site - Nature - Twitcher's Guide
		On 24th April, 8+ ortolans and 2 fl-headed buntings were at Sall Ala, with 94 ortolans, a cinereous bunting and a fl-headed bunting on the Sayh plateau on 25th April.
		On 17th April, 115 fl-headed buntings and a cinereous bunting were at Bukha, with 5 fl-headed and 11 ortolans at Khasab, 11 fl-headed at Sall Ala, and 12 fl-headed, 79 ortolans and a cinereous at Sayh.
		On 30th March, the red-headed bunting was seen again well (and videoed) in the Hamraniyyah fields, along with a male pallid harrier, a male Menetries’ warbler, a rufous bushchat and a rose-coloured starling.
	www.uaeinteract.com /nature/twitch/twiarch/twi0204.asp (3421 words)

	lesday4
		It is situated in the corner of a not too steep ravine, bounded on one side by a small rock face, and on the other by slopes containing open grass topped by scree and boulders.
		At least 3 pairs of Cretzchmar's Bunting, and a pair of Cirl Buntings were present, and on the slopes probably up to 3 different Black-eared Wheatears, 2 dark and 1 light throated.
		Between the songs of Cretzchmar's Bunting was something a little different - not quite as nasal with a flutey end - a male Cinereous Bunting was found on the telegraph wires not far below.
	www.birdseen.co.uk /lesbos/lesday4.htm (1302 words)

	Bird directive: Cinereous Bunting (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Cinereous Bunting is one of Europe's least known breeding species.
		In the EU, the breeding population is unlikely to exceed 100 pairs.
		The Cinereous Bunting is a very poorly studied species.
	europa.eu.int /comm/environment/nature/directive/emberiza_cineracea_en.htm (158 words)

	Cinereous Bunting Emberiza cineracea
		This much sought after bunting is local and scarce throughout its near eastern and middle eastern range, breeding on high, barren slopes with little vegetation.
		Almost every other bunting I found was a Cinereous or so it seemed, and most of them gave enchanting views in fantastic light.
		By the end of the day I'd recorded a total of ten Cinereous Buntings, by far the most I've ever seen in a day in Israel and actually higher than the previous highest total given for the Eilat area (8 on 27th March 1984) in the Birds of Israel (Shirihai 1996).
	www.birdingisrael.com /birdNews/GuestOfHonor/cinereous-bunting (292 words)

	Welcome to Honeyguide wildlife holidays
		Lesvos is renowned for its spring migration with large numbers of warblers, flycatchers and waders passing through the island.
		Breeding species include Rüppell’s and orphean warbler in coastal scrub and Cretzschmar’s bunting, western rock nuthatch and middle spotted woodpecker in olive groves.
		Of special interest are the sought-after Krüper’s nuthatch and cinereous bunting, birds of Middle Eastern origin that are very difficult to see elsewhere in Europe.
	www.honeyguide.co.uk /extras2001/lesvoswh.htm (180 words)

	BIRDCHAT archives -- September 1995, week 2 (#65)
		Among the birds that are found in the valley were Upcher's Warbler, Cretzschmar's Bunting, Orphean Warbler (Sylvia hortensis), Ortolan Bunting (Emberiza hortulana), lots and lots of Woodchat Shrikes (Lanius senator), Sombre Tits (Parus lugubris), Long-tailed Tit, Black-eared Wheatear (Oenanthe hispanica), Finsch's Wheatear, Rufous Bush Robin, Rock Nuthatch and the ever present Black-headed Bunting.
		Cinereous Bunting (Emberiza cineracea) was the other goal of the trip and Ian eventually spotted one quite distant sitting on a rock.
		In addition to a cricket that was all of six inches long, I got a nice photo of a Great Rock Nuthatch and we saw another Cinereous Bunting.
	listserv.arizona.edu /cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind9509b&L=birdchat&F=&S=&P=4622 (1280 words)

	Cinereous Bunting - educational resources
		Cinereous Bunting [an error occurred while processing this directive] IUCN Profile of the Cinereous Bunting
		You can submit additional web links for the Cinereous Bunting using the form below.
		BIRDCHAT archives -- September 1995, week 2 (#65): Cinereous Bunting (Emberiza cineracea) was the other goal of the trip and
	animals.mongabay.com /iucn/C/Cinereous_Bunting.html (99 words)

	InfoHub Forums - Trip through the Middle East - 2
		Scrub Warbler, more Sinai Rosefinches, and House Bunting were found about 3 km north of the resthouse (see “the Birds of Jordan”).
		We found Red-tailed Wheatear, White-throated Robin, Rock Thrush, and Cinereous Bunting at a place with a panel indicating “Nemrut Dagi 6 km”: There is a track forking off to the left, while the road to the summit is going to the right.
		Red-tailed Wheatear and Cinereous Bunting are common, though.
	www.infohub.com /forums/showthread.php?t=402 (818 words)

	Kappadokien - ornithologische Reise - Ornithologie (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Also of interest are Cinereous Bunting, Red-fronted Serin, Shore Lark, Saker Falcon, Black-bellied Sandgrouse and White-headed Duck.
		Field trip at the deep Krater Golu where evidence of Cinereous Bunting and Crimson-winged Finch as breeding birds was found.
		Small field-trip to the circular lake Meke with its cone of hardened ash in the centre (Black-winged Stilt).
	www.dr-koch-reisen.de /ornitravelcom/tours/ornithologische-reise-kappadokien.aspx (653 words)

	The Magic of Lesbos Bird Watching Report
		After breakfast we drove along East River on another overcast morning and it wasn’t too long before we were watching more Black-headed Buntings along the track, to add to the one seen on the previous evening, whilst along the river itself a lone Purple Heron was fishing in the river.
		Further on there were good views of Eastern Orphean Warblers, Masked Shrikes, Cirl Buntings and as we were returning we watched a Black Stork gliding effortlessly over the valley in the late afternoon sunshine.
		Then we experienced one of the most impressive signs of migration when about 200 Black-headed Buntings were observed moving around in flocks of 30 or 40, well supported by Rollers, Golden Orioles, Lesser Grey Shrikes, a first summer Pallid Harrier and a Masked Shrike, that was building a nest.
	www.limosaholidays.co.uk /tripReportDetail.cfm?reportID=286 (4425 words)

	Emberiza schoeniclus
		In summer the head of the male Reed Bunting is jet fl apart from neat white moustachial streaks.
		This moustached appearance is quite striking in all Reed Buntings, even the females and immatures, which otherwise look heavily streaked - rich brown above and dirty white below.
		220 000 Reed Bunting territories have been estimated for Britain with 130 000 for Ireland.
	www.birdguides.com /html/vidlib/species/Emberiza_schoeniclus.htm (210 words)

	Old Records (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Cinereous Bunting - Emberiza cineracea - 3 on 17-MAR, 15 kms SW of Mehola, Jordan Valley, 6 near Hemdat on 18-MAR
		Cinareous Bunting - Emberiza cineracea - a male of spp.
		Pine Bunting - Emberiza leucocephala - at least 6 (5f and 1m) on 13-Jan, mixed with Yellowhammers and Rock Buntings at Agas valley, mount Hermon.
	www.geocities.com /TheTropics/Cove/8702/archive.htm (10537 words)

	Lesvos - 2004 Photo Album - Part I
		To add even more colour, the Black-headed Buntings had returned earlier than usual
		Cinereous Bunting, one of the island's star birds
		While a Cirl Bunting demands a refund from Interflora
	www.billbaston.com /Lesvos2004-1.html (121 words)

	Caligo Ventures: Greece: Greek Islands: Lesbos
		Just a few miles off the Turkish coast, the attractive Greek isle of Lesbos is now firmly on the map as one of the best places, not just in Greece, but in the whole of Europe, for watching birds on spring migration.
		The geology is fascinating, with the evidence of volcanic activity everywhere, from ancient lava plugs, some dramatically topped with churches and monasteries, to the Petrified Forest, where, in a cataclysmic explosion similar to the one that overwhelmed Mount St Helens, the trees were smothered in volcanic debris.
		This time period is probably the best time to visit, with an abundance of migrants, Black-headed Buntings in full song, and late migrant breeding species such as Rufous Bushchat just arriving.
	www.caligo.com /europe/greekislands.html (664 words)

	Sunbird Tours
		In spite of being one of the largest islands in the Aegean Sea (second in size only to Crete) and having an international airport at Mytilini, Lesvos has remained remarkably unspoilt; one suspects that large parts of the island have changed little in the past hundred years.
		Along the coast there are saltpans, pools and river margins that act as magnets for the many waterbirds that stop off on migration.
		Cinererous Bunting is one of the specialities of Lesvos.
	www.sunbirdtours.co.uk /brochure_2003/europe/greece/lesvos.html (1145 words)

	WINGS Birding Tours to Greece: Lesvos (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		In spite of being one of the largest islands in the Aegean Sea (second in size only to Crete) and having an international airport at Mytilini, Lesvos has remained remarkably unspoiled; one suspects that large parts of the island have changed little in the past hundred years.
		Along the coast there are salt pans, pools and river margins that act as magnets for the many waterbirds that stop off on migration.
		The bushes surrounding the scented wildflower meadows on either side are liberally scattered with Woodchat Shrikes, Whinchats and other migrants, and the background sound is dominated by the "fuzzling" song of numerous Corn Buntings.
	wingsbirds.com /tours/lesvos.htm (1109 words)

	Lesbos (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Just a few miles off the Turkish coast, the attractive Greek isle of Lesbos is getting a reputation for being one of the best places, not just in Greece, but in the whole of Europe for watching birds on spring migration.
		But the prize bird by far of this wildest part of the island is Cinereous Bunting, of which several hundred pairs breed.
		Cretzschmar's Buntings are also found here, and it will be worth keeping an eye open for the first Eleonora's Falcons returning to their cliff nesting sites.
	www.naturalist.co.uk /tours2001/lesbos.html (847 words)

	Miliaria calandra
		Corn Buntings are bigger and plumper than other buntings, streaky brown in all plumages, with a heavier and more distinctly notched bill.
		In winter a large mixed flock of birds including hundreds of Corn Buntings can be seen coming to grain near the railway crossing in Deeping St. Nicholas in south Lincolnshire during the winter.
		Widespread and numerous in most of Europe but especially abundant in southern Europe where they are commonly seen on roadside wires.
	www.birdguides.com /html/vidlib/species/Miliaria_calandra.htm (214 words)

	birding facts Birding Resources by the Fat Birder
		This can afford excellent views from a vehicle in the peak months of April and May. However, even outside this period there is usually water between the main ford and the river mouth and a few pools upriver from the ford.
		Apart from a variety of raptors, Western Rock Nuthatch, Cretzschmar`s and Cinereous Bunting, Red-rumped Swallow, Crag Martin, Woodlark and Rock Sparrow are all likely en route.
		Just a few miles off the Turkish coast, the attractive Greek isle of Lesvos is now firmly on the map as one of the best places, not just in Greece, but in the whole of Europe, for watching birds on spring and autumn migration.
	www.fatbirder.com /links_geo/europe/greece_lesvos.html (2878 words)

	This is The North East \| CommuniGate \| Lesvos 2002
		Rock Nuthatch and Cretzschmar’s Bunting were at the start, however on entering the trees Cinereous Bunting was singing from near the top of an Oak.
		Rock Sparrow was nesting at the Monastery entrance and singing from a dead tree stump near the path.
		The highlight was watching Black-eared Wheatear, Sombre Tit, singing Cinereous Bunting and 3 Rock Nuthatch in one bins view on adjoining boulders.
	www.communigate.co.uk /ne/ambirding/page9.phtml (2849 words)

	Wildlife and Birding in Lesvos
		In the scrubby areas, Corn and Black-headed Bunting, Wagtails and Wheatears are likely, with possible Great Crested and Black-necked Grebein the bay.
		White,Yellow and Gray Wagtail, Cetti's Warbler, Whitethroat, Whinchat, SpottedFlycatcher, Cirl Bunting, Wryneck, Greenshank, Ruff, Little Stint, Kingfisher,Red-rumped Swallow, Alpine Swift, Sand and Crag Martin.
		Short-toedLarks, buntings and the odd Hoopoe are also likely along here; and thisis usually the first site one encounters returning Black-headed Buntingin late April.
	www.lesvos.com /wildlife.html (1069 words)

	TRIP REPORTS - LESVOS
		Our first stop for Cinereous Bunting will be remembered not for the views of the bunting but for the myriad of red soldier beetles that settled on our binoculars, telescopes, clothing and faces as we watched a singing male Cinereous Bunting.
		Rock Sparrow, Rock Nuthatch, Cretzschmar’s Bunting and Black-eared Wheatear were all seen through a haze of red beetles.
		A stop along the road to Erossoss produced another Cinereous Bunting, the views this time unhindered by beetles.
	www.osme.org /osmetrip/lesbos4.html (2414 words)

	Birds: Emberizidae
		Emberiza cineracea Brehm, C. L., 1855 - Cinereous Bunting
		Emberiza poliopleura (Salvadori, 1888) - Somali Golden-breasted Bunting
		Emberiza flaviventris Stephens, 1815 - African Golden-breasted Bunting
	www.phthiraptera.org /Birds/Passeriformes/Emberizidae.html (1021 words)

	InfoHub Forums - Reply to Topic
		The most intriguing records were of large flocks of pin-tailed sandgrouse seen by Dave Bradford at the new Bab Al Shams resort, near Dubai (we look forward to a new site description), and of two crackers from the still-unwatered Al Wathba Camel Track, a linnet and a cinereous bunting, both from Chris Clark.
		A morning visit to a rather quiet Al Wathba Camel Track found 4 sand martins, 3 short-toed larks, 3 red-throated pipits, 3 isabelline wheatears, an Upcher's warbler, a lesser whitethroat, an isabelline shrike and — the two stars — a linnet and a cinereous bunting.
		Other birds seen there during the day included 2 Pacific golden plovers, 10 chestnut bellied sandgrouse, 6 swallows, a tawny pipit, 6 red-throated pipit, 6 rufous bushchats (in the wood), 2 isabelline wheatears, a whitethroat (wood), 2 Upcher's warbler (wood) and 3 pale rock sparrows.
	www.infohub.com /forums/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=6155 (1650 words)

	Lesbos: The Magic of Lesbos Bird Watching Holiday in Southern Europe, Mediterranean & The Canary Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Captivated by the magic of Lesbos as long ago as spring 1995, our groups have been returning there and falling under its spell annually ever since.
		Here too we’ll seek some of the most desirable but localised birds in all Europe: Krüper’s and Western Rock Nuthatches, Rüppell’s and Olive-tree Warblers, and Cretzschmar’s and Cinereous Buntings, whilst rarities we’ve come across over the years include Steppe Eagle, Great Snipe, Citrine Wagtail and White-throated Robin.
		Adding to the thrill of what is amongst the very best spring migration anywhere in the Med, this is a tour with all-round appeal - from the antics of Persian Squirrels, right down to our leisurely picnics and taverna lunches.
	www.limosaholidays.co.uk /tourDetail.cfm?tourID=257 (604 words)

	LESVOS: Birdwatching
		Spring:Short-toed Eagle, Long-legged Buzzard, Eleonora's, Rock Nuthatch, Black-earedWheatear, Red-rumped Swallow, Cretzschmar's and Cinereous Bunting.
		Autumn: White,Yellow and Gray Wagtail, Cetti's Warbler, Whitethroat, Whinchat, SpottedFlycatcher, Cirl Bunting, Wryneck, Greenshank, Ruff, Little Stint, Kingfisher,Red-rumped Swallow, Alpine Swift, Sand and Crag Martin.
		Short-toed Larks, buntings and the odd Hoopoe are also likely along here; and this is usually the first site one encounters returning Black-headed Bunting in late April.
	www.magicaljourneys.com /Lesvos/lesvos-interest-birdwatching.html (949 words)

	Bird watching Trip Report from LESVOS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		We stayed at Skala Kalloni, which proved an ideal base, and had little difficulty in finding the three main target species, Cinereous Bunting, Kruper’s Nuthatch and Olive-tree Warbler.
		Birds were seen at several sites, including below the Cinereous Bunting site at Devil’s Bridge, Parakila and around the Kruper’s Nuthatch site at Achladeri.
		The least common of the buntings, with only one seen all week.
	www.birdtours.co.uk /tripreports/greece/lesbos2 (2554 words)

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