Ochre-rumped Bunting
NameOchre-rumped Bunting
Common NameOchre-rumped Bunting
Scientific NameEmberiza yessoensis
FamilyEmberizidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)15
Plumage DetailsMales have a glossy black head and throat, a prominent white half-collar, and streaked brown upperparts with an ochre-brown rump. Females are duller, with a streaked crown and face, lacking the solid black head and generally browner overall.
Vocalization / CallThe song is a series of clear, somewhat hesitant notes, often described as 'tsee-tsee-tsee-chu-chu-chu'. Calls include a sharp 'tsip' or 'zit'.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatswetland
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeBreeds in eastern Asia, primarily in Japan (Honshu, Hokkaido) and parts of mainland China (Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning). Winters in southern Japan, southern Korea, and southeastern China.
Identifying FeaturesMale's black head and throat with white collar, Streaked brown upperparts, Pale underparts, Prefers reedbed habitats, Ochre-brown rump (though often subtle)
Description
This small bunting is characterized by the male's striking black head and throat with a white collar. It inhabits reedbeds and wet grasslands, often singing from prominent perches.
