Common Reed Bunting
Common Reed Bunting (<em>Emberiza schoeniclus</em>) is a species of Buntings (<em>Emberizidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Common Reed Bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus) is a species of Buntings (Emberizidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines). A bunting of reedbeds and marshes; males have a black head and white collar in summer; sings a simple song from reed tops; nests woven among reeds.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Emberiza; binomial: Emberiza schoeniclus; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758). Typical size: 13-15cm. Average lifespan: 3-6 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: short-range southward movements into wider habitat range.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
