Rare passage migrant. Occurs in juniper forests, deciduous mountain forests, riparian forests, tamarisk bushes and in shelterbelts. In spring recorded in mid April - end May; in autumn singly and in small groups of 3-5 birds wer observed in mid-September - early November.
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