Yellowhammer

Emberiza citrinella

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Brief #

Bright yellow head, heavily streaked brown back, rufous rump, yellow under parts, and white outer tail feathers.

Synonyms #

  • Escribano cerillo (Spanish)
  • Escribenta real (Galician)

Red List Status #

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

It has a bright yellow head, heavily streaked brown back, rufous rump, yellow under parts, and white outer tail feathers. The female is less brightly coloured, and more streaked on the crown, breast, and flanks. Both sexes are less strongly marked outside the breeding season, when the dark fringes on new feathers obscure the yellow plumage. The juvenile is much duller and less yellow than the adults, and often has a paler rump.

Measurements #

Length: 16 - 17 cm
Wingspan: 23 - 30 cm
Weight: 20 - 37 g

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