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A Reedbunting On A Frosty Day - (Emberiza schoeniclus)
Reed Buntings breeds across Europe and much of temperate and northern Asia. Most birds migrate south in winter, but those in the milder south and west of the range are resident. It is common in reed beds and also breeds in drier open areas such as moorland and cultivation. The Reed Bunting is a medium sized bird, 13.5 – 15.5cm long, with a small but sturdy seed eater’s bill. The male has a black head and throat, white neck collar and under parts, and a heavily streaked brown back. The female is much duller, with a streaked brown head and is more streaked below. Its natural food consists of insects when feeding young and otherwise seeds. The nest is in a bush or reed tussock and 4 – 7 eggs are laid, which show the hair-like markings characteristic of these buntings.
A Reedbunting On A Frosty Day - (Emberiza schoeniclus)
Reed Buntings breeds across Europe and much of temperate and northern Asia. Most birds migrate south in winter, but those in the milder south and west of the range are resident. It is common in reed beds and also breeds in drier open areas such as moorland and cultivation. The Reed Bunting is a medium sized bird, 13.5 – 15.5cm long, with a small but sturdy seed eater’s bill. The male has a black head and throat, white neck collar and under parts, and a heavily streaked brown back. The female is much duller, with a streaked brown head and is more streaked below. Its natural food consists of insects when feeding young and otherwise seeds. The nest is in a bush or reed tussock and 4 – 7 eggs are laid, which show the hair-like markings characteristic of these buntings.