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Little Bunting
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Coastal scrub (autumn passage).
Diet: Seeds.
Best time to spot: Bright chestnut face.
When to look
Scarce or local in the UK. Timing varies by region, so check recent sightings before you travel. More on the season in Bird migration in Britain.
How rare is it?
The Little Bunting sits in our Rare tier for the UK: scarce or very local, so most birders need a planned trip. It is not on the Red or Amber lists in Birds of Conservation Concern 5.
Recent UK sightings
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- Yellow-browed BuntingLegendary · Coastal scrub (very rare)
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