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Size
13 cm 18 g
Description
A stocky bird with a short tail; male with upper parts striped brown and white shoulder patch, broad wide suprcilia and white moustache. Under parts Apricot, female duller., flicks its tail.
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Size
13 cm 18 g
Description
A stocky bird with a short tail; male with upper parts striped brown and white shoulder patch, broad wide suprcilia and white moustache. Under parts Apricot, female duller., flicks its tail.
Where does it live?
Meadows , moorland open countryside with gorse and scrub
What does it eat?Flying and gound dwelling insects
What does it sound like?When disturbed a harsh " tk tk " with a soft "diu"
When does it Breed ?
May to July , 5 - 6 eggs, Incubation 12 - 14 days , young fledge in about 13 days, Nests on ground.
When to see itIn Britain April -Setember
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