Reed Bunting

Emberiza schoeniclus

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7 recent observations

Brief #

Black head and throat, white neck collar and underparts, and a heavily streaked brown back, female duller.

Synonyms #

  • Escribano palustre (Spanish)
  • Escribenta das canaveiras (Galician)

Red List Status #

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

A medium-sized bird, with a small but sturdy seed-eater's bill. The male has a black head and throat, white neck collar and underparts, and a heavily streaked brown back. The female is much duller, with a streaked brown head, and is more streaked below.

Measurements #

Length: 13 - 16 cm
Wingspan: 21 - 28 cm
Weight: 16 - 25 g

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