In other regions in coniferous and mixed stands of open woodlands, in burns and fellings, etc. Beginning of breeding period in second half of June. In Chita Region nests found on ground or in bushes of willow, dwarf birches and hawthorns. Nests constructed of stems and blades of previous year's grass crop, with 6-7 eggs per clutch, color of eggs as in European form. Eggs laid once daily.
Incubation begins with last egg.
In another nest on June 24 were 7 incubated eggs. As in nominal form in general. Replacement of feathering of juveniles recorded in August. De ta ils uncla r ified. Female resembles male, but general tone duller, sometimes with vestiges of undulant barring abdominally, particularly at sides of breast.