A few isolated populations maintain a foothold within European borders, on Greek islands in the Aegean Sea, especially Lesbos.

[3] The breeding grounds of this species are typically found on dry, rocky slopes and uplands, where shrubby vegetation and sometimes conifers provide cover.

It may also utilize areas with scattered trees, such as the Calabrian pine (Pinus brutia), or taller bushes.

Migratory journeys take this species to dry, open country, including semi-deserts, low, rocky hills, and barren agricultural lands.

This understudied migratory species has been categorized as "Near Threatened" on the IUCN Red List due to concerns regarding a declining population, likely driven by the ongoing deterioration and loss of its natural habitats.