- Length
- 14 cm
- Weight
- 20 g
Presence in the Strait
Common resident of grassland, scrub and farmlands. More abundant during migration.
Identification
Generally appears brown. In flight, black wings and tail, pale chestnut rump and white outer tail feathers. Males have a red patch on their breasts and foreheads, more evident in the breeding season than in winter. Females and juveniles are very similar, the latter more heavily streaked overall.
Movements
Prenuptial peaks in 1st hf. April and postnuptial in 2nd hf. October.
Ring recoveries
Belgium (29), France (22), United Kingdom (8), Spain (4), Holland (2) and Germany (1).
Bioestrecho editorial text. Last revised: 8 September 2026.