Yellowhammer

The yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella) is a passerine bird in the bunting family that is native to Eurasia. 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 underparts. Other plumages are duller versions of the same pattern. The yellowhammer is common in open areas with some scrubs or trees, and forms small flocks in winter. It has a characteristic song with an "A little bit of bread and no cheese" rhythm. The song is very similar to that of its closest relative, the pine bunting, with which it interbreeds.

Family
Buntings (Emberizidae)
Latin Name
Emberiza citrinella
Further reading
Wikipedia
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When the bird was spotted

Date Location Title Seen by Interestingness
UK, Teesside and the North York Moors Cowpen Bewley b.m.stokesley ***
Germany, Marktrodach sitting on old cherry tree Hühnerhabicht ***
UK, Teesside and the North York Moors Cowpen Bewley b.m.stokesley **
UK, Teesside and the North York Moors Couby Newham Wildlife Park b.m.stokesley **
UK, Teesside and the North York Moors Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park b.m.stokesley **
Germany, Marktrodach In the garden Hühnerhabicht ***
UK, Teesside and the North York Moors Fields near Stokesley b.m.stokesley
Germany, Kandern on terrace Hühnerhabicht **
Germany, Marktrodach in a tree Hühnerhabicht
France, not specified Oltingue mike421 **
France, Leymen In the garden mike421 ***
UK, Teesside and the North York Moors fields to Seamer b.m.stokesley
Germany, Kandern on garden terrace Hühnerhabicht
Germany, Kandern Yellowhammer on garden terrace Hühnerhabicht *
UK, Teesside and the North York Moors Cleveland Street , near Brotton b.m.stokesley
France, Leymen singing in the garden mike421 ***
France, Leymen singing in the silver birch mike421 ***
France, Leymen Yellowhammer in the garden mike421 ***