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Emberiza citrinella
The yellowhammer was included in the importation made by the Nelson Acclimatisation Society in 1862. It was subsequently liberated in Auckland, Canterbury and Otago and quickly became established throughout the country. It is probably still more abundant here in New Zealand now than in Europe where it is in serious decline and is categorised as a Red List species.
Spotted on Dec 7, 2010
Submitted on Jun 7, 2011
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Lovely bird, great information. Thanks for sharing.