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Under eaves,
Ivy, Creepers.
Dry grass or straw with a nesting chamber lined with feathers, hairs,
string and even paper.
Seeds and small insects.
Male plumage is rather smart with grey crown, white cheeks and black
bib. Females plain buffy underparts, pale band behind eye and buffy
wing-bars help distinguish it from finches and buntings
14.5cm
May. Clutches 3
3-5. Cream, White, Grey or Greenish, with
irregular brown speckles.
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