Reed Bunting

Emberiza schoeniclus

Order:

Passeriformes

Family:

Emberizidae

Size:

14-16.5 cm

Weight:

10-28 g

Taxonomy:

(Pallas, 1771)

Short Description:

The Reed Bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus) is a small passerine bird found in Pakistan. It is characterized by its streaked brown plumage, with a distinctive black head and throat in males, while females have a more subdued appearance. They have a conical bill and prefer marshy or wetland habitats with tall grasses and reeds.

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Reed Buntings are primarily found in wetland habitats across various regions, including the plains and lowlands. They can be spotted in reed beds, marshes, and along the edges of water bodies such as lakes, ponds, and rivers. Their distribution extends across different provinces, including Punjab, Sindh, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Reed Buntings are typically observed foraging for seeds, insects, and small invertebrates among the dense vegetation of their wetland habitats. They are known for their distinctive calls, which include a series of chirps and trills. During the breeding season, males establish territories and engage in courtship displays to attract females. Nests are often concealed within dense vegetation near water, where females lay eggs and both parents participate in incubation and feeding of the young. Outside the breeding season, Reed Buntings may form small flocks, particularly during migration. They are generally sedentary birds but may undertake short-distance movements in search of suitable feeding and breeding sites.