Cirl Bunting

It breeds across southern Europe, on the Mediterranean islands and in north Africa. It is a resident of these warmer areas, and does not migrate in winter. It is common in all sorts of open areas with some scrub or trees, but has a preference for sunny slopes.

The Cirl Bunting is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Cirl Bunting, Emberiza cirlus, is a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae, a group now separated by most modern authors from the finches, Fringillidae. It breeds across southern Europe, on the Mediterranean islands and in north Africa. It is a resident of these warmer areas, and does not migrate in winter. It is common in all sorts of open areas with some scrub or trees, but has a preference for sunny slopes. More

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Kakapo Cirl bunting from John Gould's Birds of Great Britain, 1862-73 The cirl bunting is the least known of New Zealand’s introduced passerines as it is not wide spread, its main population being confined to the north of the South Island. However, it may also have crossed the Cook Straits to Lake Wairarapa, although this has not been confirmed. More

The song of the cirl Bunting, recorded at Bridford, Devon. The cirl bunting is a very uncommon and localised bird in Britain, being restricted to the south-west of England and especially around the coastline of south Devon. In addition to its rarity, it is quite a secretive bird and when not feeding on or near the ground, often tends to skulk in trees and bushes. More

The cirl bunting is a nationally rare species, which in the UK, only breeds in South Devon, mainly confined to the coastal strip between Exeter and Plymouth. It was once a common bird across southern England, even breeding as far north as Cumbria, but has undergone a massive decline in the last 50 years, by 1989, only 118 pairs remained. More

The Cirl Bunting is the mascot on the signs for the village of Stokeinteignhead. Contents * 1 Description * 2 Conservation Measures Within England * 3 References * 4 External links Description - Male Cirl Bunting The Cirl Bunting is like a small Yellowhammer, 15-16.5 cm in length (wing-span 22-22. More

The cirl bunting is slightly smaller than the more familiar yellowhammer, having a smaller bill and shorter, more rounded wings. Male birds have chestnut brown upperparts and a distinctive black and yellow facial mask. Females are rather drab in ... More

The cirl bunting is slightly smaller than the more familiar yellowhammer, having a smaller bill and shorter, more rounded wings. Male birds have chestnut brown upperparts and a distinctive black and yellow facial mask. Females are rather drab in comparison, and can easily be overlooked. The song is a monotonous jingle, usually delivered from an exposed perch. Range - South and western Europe. More

The Cirl Bunting is like a small Yellowhammer, 15-16.5 cm in length with a thick seed-eater's bill. The male has a bright yellow head, with a black eyestripe and throat, and a greenish breast band across its otherwise yellow underparts, and a heavily streaked brown back. The female is much more like the Yellowhammer, but has a streaked grey-brown rump and chestnut shoulders. The monotonous song of the cock is rattling trill, like Arctic Warbler or Lesser Whitethroat. More

Cirl Bunting determination Similar species Emberizidae Black-Faced Bunting | Black-Headed Bunting | Chestnut Bunting | Cinereous Bunting | Cirl Bunting | Corn Bunting | Cretzschmars Bunting | Dark-Eyed Junco | Fox Sparrow | House Bunting | Lapland Longspur | Little Bunting | Ortolan Bunting | Pallass Bunting | Pine Bunting | Red-headed Bunting | Reed More

cirl buntings has done the trick! Cirl Bunting Factfile - Cirl buntings (pronounced sirl) are red listed as a bird of conservation concern because their numbers have declined by more than 50% since 1970. The main reasons for the decline are linked to the loss of stubble fields in winter and the removal of hedgerows. More

The cirl bunting is one of 39 birds placed on the red list of birds of conservation concern. RSPB research proves the cirl bunting needs a supply of large insects, especially grasshoppers, in summer to feed to its chicks, while in winter the bird needs rich sources of seeds. The cirl bunting survey, carried out in 2003, was organised by RSPB with funding from Defra and English Nature. More

Male Cirl Buntings have diagnostic black and yellow faces. The females show hints of this same black and yellow pattern including obvious broad dark lines behind and below the eye. If you are in doubt about whether you have a Cirl Bunting or a Yellowhammer, check the rump colour - grey brown on a Cirl Bunting, almost red on a Yellowhammer. Also, Cirl Buntings have a small grey shoulder patch and richer chestnut on the upperparts. More

Click here to download the detailed Cirl bunting Habitat Action Plan. (260kb) - only search BAP website homehabitat action planspecies action planmapactiontorbays top 10 wildlife sites Cirl Bunting = In the 1930’s cirl buntings were widespread, found across most of southern England and parts of Wales. Cirl buntings started to decline as farming became more intensive and traditional mixed farmland was lost. More

boosts cirl bunting population over last seven years * Digg it * Buzz up * Share on facebook * Tweet this * Press Association * guardian.co.uk, Monday 15 February 2010 18. More

The plight of the Cirl Bunting is symptomatic of a much larger picture of passerine bird decline in Britian. While some may regard its conservation and protection as unnecessary and costly, I believe that the current growth of the species is vital in maintaining native biodiversity and the intrinsic fauna of the British Isles. Identification Cirl Bunting's are one of the more colourful British songbirds, slightly smaller in size (6.2 inches) but similar in appearance to a Yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella). More

Cirl bunting re-introduction = Cirl buntings Emberiza cirlus have disappeared from large parts of the UK, but are still relatively abundant in coastal areas of South Devon. There is a continuing range retraction and so for this reason aviculturists from Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, along with others, have been working to translocate birds of the current year for rear and release at a suitable site in the adjacent county of Cornwall. More

Cirl Buntings on the Roseland by the RSPB Cirl Bunting Project Officer, Nick Tomalin ____________________________________________________________ Cirl Bunting Reintroduction Project Update If you More

Male cirl bunting perched on branch in winter The cirl bunting, once widespread across southern Britain, is now only found in the West Country What are we trying to achieve? The Government agreed a Biodiversity Action Plan for this species in 1998. More

The RSPBMale cirl bunting perched on brambleCirl bunting habitat, unimproved grassland with gorse in small valley Autumn bramble leaves * A * B * C * D * E * F * G * H * I * J * More

Return of the cirl bunting brings hope for Britain's farmland birds = The sight of a little brown bird darting out of the hedgerow may not be as exciting as spotting a golden eagle in flight, but as a conservation success stories go the return of the cirl bunting to Britain is just as important. More

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cirl buntings are doing so well as a result of careful programmes based on detailed research and subsequent management.A flight for sore eyes in Scottish skies; A RARE YEAR FOR HIGH-FLIERS ... by The Daily Mail (London, England)Birds, including cirl buntings and twites, will also benefit from the cash, as will wetland landscapes in various parts of the country and marine species in the Isle of Scilly, Natural England said.pounds 5.5m TO HELP THREATENED WILDLIFE INCLUDING ENDANGERED TOADS IN ... More

Fantastic photo of this Cirl Bunting in singing pose. Colours, sharpness, POV and composition are all splendid. Beautiful contrasting OOF BG. More

Cirl Buntings breed in Cornwall for the first time in 200 years. = 22/08/2006 00:00:00 A bird with a troubled 200-year history in the UK is causing a stir by breeding in a new county for the first time in around 15 years. The cirl bunting, whose name derives from a mixture of Italian and Old English and translates as 'plump and chirpy', was re-introduced to Cornwall through a pioneering project last summer. Cirl Bunting from Cornwall. More

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