38 BIRDS OF THE BRITISH ISLES. 



(Torn Bunting. 



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The Corn Bunting (Emheriza miliaria, Linnaeus) is a 

 resident species in the British Isles, and is also met with 

 throughout most parts of Europe, with the exception of 

 the Far North. It is also found ranging eastward through 

 Central Asia. The colouration of the adult male in 

 summer is, above, hair-brown, with dark centres to the 

 feathers ; lower back and rump not so distinctly marked ; 

 wing-coverts, dark brown, margined with buff; primaries, 

 dullish brown ; tail, dark brown, with pale margins ; 

 moustachial line composed of dark brown spots ; throat 

 and under parts, buffish-white, profusely spotted on the 

 breast and streaked with brown on the flanks; bill, 

 yellowish-brown ; irides and legs, brown. Length, about 

 seven inches. Both sexes are alike. 



