Yellowhammer

Emberiza citrinella · Passerine bird in the bunting family that is native to Eurasia
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
yellow2, YELL

About the Yellowhammer

The yellowhammer 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". The song is very similar to that of its closest relative, the pine bunting, with which it interbreeds.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyOld World Buntings (Emberizidae)
SpeciesEmberiza citrinella
Species Codesyellow2, YELL

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Yellowhammer belong to?

The Yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella) belongs to the Old World Buntings family (Emberizidae), in the order Passeriformes.

How can I identify the Yellowhammer?

The yellowhammer 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 sou...

Where can I report a Yellowhammer sighting?

You can log sightings of Yellowhammer on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yellow2, or on iNaturalist.