Ortolan Bunting

Emberiza hortulana

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Brief #

Head greenish-grey, back steaked brown and paler underparts.

Synonyms #

  • Escribano hortelano (Spanish)
  • Escribenta hortelá (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Ortolan Bunting is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
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Description #

In appearance and habits it much resembles its relative the yellowhammer, but lacks the bright colouring of that species; the ortolan's head, for instance, is greenish-grey, instead of a bright yellow.

Measurements #

Length: 16 - 17 cm
Wingspan: 23 - 29 cm
Weight: 21 - 27 g