The Yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella)


The Yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella) is a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae. It is common in all sorts of open areas with some scrub or trees and form small flocks in winter. The Yellowhammer is a robust –17 cm long bird, with a thick seed-eater's bill. The male has a bright yellow head, yellow underparts, and a heavily streaked brown back. The female is much duller, and more streaked below. The familiar, if somewhat monotonous, song of the cock is often described as A little bit of bread and no cheese.


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Location: Tallinn, Estonia, Europe
Photo credit: © Erik Karits / Alamy / Afripics
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