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Emberiza citrinella
The male yellowhammer has a bright yellow head, streaked brown back, chestnut rump and yellow underparts. Other plumages are duller versions of the same pattern. The yellowhammer is common in open areas with some scrubs or trees, and forms small flocks in winter. It has a characteristic song with an "A little bit of bread and no cheese" rhythm. The song is very similar to that of its closest relative, the pine bunting, with which it interbreeds.
Trees in prairies of St Pietersberg, Maastricht, Holland.
Other sightings in this area: http://www.birdpix.nl/album_page.php?pic... http://www.digiscooppix.nl/album_persona... http://www.vogelbescherming.nl/vogels_ki...
Spotted on Aug 24, 2014
Submitted on Sep 29, 2014
2 Comments
Many thanks Joshua! It is a species that has been seen in the area so I will add the ID :-)
I would call this a juvenile Yellowhammer. It does have white in its tail. Check this out: http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archiv...