One of the 5 buntings on WAnimals
Birds · Passeriformes · Emberizidae
Reed Bunting
Emberiza schoeniclus
Least Concern
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
A medium-sized bunting with a chestnut-brown back and a streaked whitish belly. The male in breeding plumage has an intensely black head and throat, with a white collar and moustachial stripe; the female darkens on the head and breast but has no collar.
Weight
18 g on average
Size
15 cm – 16.5 cm
Diet
Omnivore
Combines animal and plant food depending on availability.
