Bunting in Eastern Mongolia in September (2 Viewers)

[__Mona__]

Hi there,
this bunting was found in Chalcha river valley in Dornod, East Mongolia, on 2nd of September 2023. Can you confirm a Chestnut Bunting? Thanks

 

[Xenospiza]

Yes, I can't see what else it could be with that red rump.

 

[Grahame Walbridge]

A Chestnut Bunting for sure and appears to be still in juvenile plumage based on MC and GC patterns which appear unmoulted, MC with black 'tooth' extending to tip and GC with contrasting buff edges + extensive streaking to breast which are also unmoulted (juvenile) feathers.

Grahame

 

[__Mona__]

Thank you both for your advice!