Birds of the World

Emberizidae : Buntings & New World Sparrows

Yellowhammer

Emberiza citrinella

Lothian, Scotland - April 2004

Lothian, Scotland - April 2004

Yellowhammers have declined significantly in Britain over recent years, mainly due to intensive agricultural practices destroying their habitat and reducing available food.

Lothian, Scotland - May 2005

Its a different story in New Zealand where they were introduced by European settlers in the mid-1800's and are now one of the commonest landbirds in New Zealand.

Muriwai Beach, New Zealand - November 2005