Is this a bunting?

[David in Miyazaki]

I saw this bird today, but couldn't be too sure about the identification. Possibly a bunting family. Would appreciate knowing which one. There are two photos of the bird at
http://surfbirds.com/albums/showphoto.php?photo=5748&cat=542

[Peter Kennerley]

This is a female Black-faced Bunting, and the yellow wash to the underparts is typical of the japanese race personata.