Bunting from Tajikistan (2 Viewers)

[PhilSteiner]

I saw this bird on 16 July near Chilishtak, Tajikistan. I originally though it's possibly a Grey-necked, but comparing with Macaulay Library photos makes me think it's not. Is it a Corn Bunting?

 

[Butty]

Is it a Corn Bunting?

No, not half streaky enough. But I'd have more chance of identifying the Echinops that it's sat next to...

 

[Harrybongo]

Hi. It could be a, female/juvenile white capped bunting? Red buff on breast/side/vent etc.

 

[Grahame Walbridge]

Hi. It could be a, female/juvenile white capped bunting? Red buff on breast/side/vent etc.

Agree juvenile White-capped, note rufous rump/utc's, pale ear covert spot and dark bill, all at odds with Grey-necked although it does share the same tertial pattern i.e lacking a step.

Grahame

 

[PhilSteiner]

White-capped makes sense. Thanks 👍