Yellow-browed Sparrow
NameYellow-browed Sparrow
Common NameYellow-browed Sparrow
Scientific NameEmberiza chrysophrys
FamilyEmberizidae
Wingspan (cm)24.5
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)21.5
Plumage DetailsAdults display a striking head pattern with a broad yellow supercilium, a prominent black lateral crown stripe, and a contrasting white median crown stripe. The upperparts are streaky brown, while the underparts are whitish with fine streaking on the flanks. The rump is an unstreaked reddish-brown.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a thin, high-pitched 'tsip' or 'tsee'. The song is a simple, somewhat hesitant series of notes, often described as 'tsee-tsee-tsee-tsee-tsee'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in the taiga forests of Siberia, Russia. It migrates south to winter in southern China and Southeast Asia.
Identifying Featuresbroad yellow supercilium, black lateral crown stripe, white median crown stripe, streaky brown back, whitish underparts
Description
The Yellow-browed Sparrow is a medium-sized bunting characterized by its distinctive head pattern. It is a shy bird, typically found foraging on the ground in dense undergrowth within its boreal forest habitat. Its diet consists mainly of seeds and insects.
