Brown-rumped Bunting
NameBrown-rumped Bunting
Common NameBrown-rumped Bunting
Scientific NameEmberiza yessoensis
FamilyEmberizidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)15.5
Plumage DetailsMales exhibit a distinctive black crown, ear coverts, and eye-stripe, contrasted by a prominent white supercilium and moustachial stripe. The throat and underparts are bright yellow, while the back and rump are reddish-brown, and wings are greyish-brown. Females are duller with streaked brown heads and buffy underparts.
Vocalization / CallThe song is a clear, high-pitched series of notes, often described as 'tsip-tsip-tsip-tsee-tsee-tsee'. Calls are typically sharp 'tsip' or 'zit' sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatswetland
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeBreeds in Japan (Hokkaido, Honshu) and parts of northeastern China. Winters in southern Japan, southern Korea, and eastern China.
Identifying FeaturesBlack and white head pattern (male), Bright yellow underparts (male), Reddish-brown back, Prefers reedbed habitats
Description
This small bunting is characterized by its striking head pattern and bright yellow underparts, particularly in males. It is typically found in dense reedbeds and marshy areas, where it forages for seeds and insects.
