Pine Bunting? - Thessaloniki, Greece (January) (1 Viewer)

[Paul Collins]

Hi,

I was birdwatching with a guide around Lake Kerkini and Thessaloniki in mid January, and there is a site which had 3 or 4 Pine Buntings overwintering. I mainly saw Reed and Corn Bunting, but we spotted one individual (pictures attached) which looked a bit different to us. My guide noted a white patch on the cheek which might point towards Pine, but I'm not too sure. Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance,

Paul

 

[lou salomon]

it's a female Reed Bunting.

 

[Paul Collins]

Ok thanks Lou for confirming