Yellowhammer

Emberiza citrinella

Order:

Passeriformes

Family:

Emberizidae

Size:

16-16.5 cm

Weight:

20-36 g

Taxonomy:

(C. L. Brehm, 1855)

Short Description:

The Yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella) is a small songbird characterized by its bright yellow plumage, streaked with brown on its back and wings. Males typically display more vibrant colors than females, with a distinctive black mask across their eyes. They have a robust bill adapted for cracking seeds, their primary food source.

Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast

Yellowhammers are predominantly found in the northern regions, particularly in mountainous areas such as the Himalayas. They inhabit open woodland, scrublands, and agricultural areas, preferring areas with ample shrubbery and hedgerows where they can forage for seeds and insects.

Yellowhammers are primarily ground feeders, often seen hopping and foraging on the ground for seeds and insects. During the breeding season, males establish territories and sing from prominent perches to attract mates. Their song is a series of clear, melodious notes. They build cup-shaped nests in low shrubs or on the ground, where females lay their eggs. Outside of the breeding season, they may form loose flocks for foraging and migration.