Corn Bunting

This unassuming sparrow-like bird, lacking sexual dimorphism, features a predominantly grayish-brown plumage with delicate streaks and a subdued head. Notable for its sizable bill and faint dark breast streaks that may form a central blotch. Thriving in grasslands, farmlands, steppes, and heathlands, it tends to blend into its surroundings. The male, distinguishable by its unique yet somewhat harsh song, sings from low perches on bushes or fences—a composition of buzzing followed by soft knocking notes. Unlike most buntings, it does not possess white outer tail feathers. Its calls range from varied buzzes to a discreet, clipped "tsi."