Yellow-browed Bunting
NameYellow-browed Bunting
Common NameYellow-browed Bunting
Scientific NameEmberiza chrysophrys
FamilyEmberizidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)19
Plumage DetailsMales have a distinctive head pattern with a bright yellow supercilium (eyebrow), a black crown, and a black stripe through the eye. The throat and malar stripe are white, contrasting with a black border. Upperparts are streaked brown, and underparts are white with streaking on the flanks. Females and immatures are duller but retain the yellow supercilium.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a thin, high-pitched 'tseep' or 'tsit'. The song is a simple, short series of clear notes.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in the taiga forests of Siberia, Russia. Winters in East and Southeast Asia, including parts of China, Korea, Japan, and Indochina.
Identifying Featuresbright yellow supercilium, black crown, black eye-stripe, white malar stripe, streaked brown upperparts
Description
This small passerine is characterized by its striking head pattern, featuring a bright yellow supercilium. It typically forages on the ground or in low vegetation, feeding primarily on seeds and supplementing with insects.
