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Yellowhammer
Emberiza citrinella
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About the Yellowhammer
The yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella) is a passerine bird in the bunting family that is native to Eurasia and has been introduced to New Zealand and Australia. Most European birds remain in the breeding range year-round, but the eastern subspecies is partially migratory, with much of the population wintering further south. The male yellowhammer has a bright yellow head, streaked brown back, chestnut rump, and yellow under parts. Other plumages are duller versions of the same pattern. The yellowhammer is common in open areas with some shrubs or trees, and forms small flocks in winter. Its song has a rhythm like "A little bit of bread and no cheese".
Source: Wikipedia
Classification
- Scientific name
- Emberiza citrinella
- Family
- Old World Buntings
- Order
- Passeriformes
Similar species
Other members of the old world buntings family recorded in North America — a useful place to start if you are not certain of your identification.
- Gray Bunting Emberiza variabilis
- Little Bunting Emberiza pusilla
- Pallas's Bunting Emberiza pallasi
- Pine Bunting Emberiza leucocephalos
- Reed Bunting Emberiza schoeniclus
- Rustic Bunting Emberiza rustica
- Yellow-breasted Bunting Emberiza aureola
- Yellow-browed Bunting Emberiza chrysophrys
- Yellow-throated Bunting Emberiza elegans
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