Yellow Bunting
NameYellow Bunting
Common NameYellow Bunting
Scientific NameEmberiza sulphurata
FamilyEmberizidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)15
Plumage DetailsMales have a yellowish-green head, breast, and underparts, with darker olive-green streaking on the back and flanks. The wings and tail are dusky with greenish edgings. Females are duller, with more extensive streaking and less vibrant yellow. Both sexes have a pale, conical bill and a dark eye-line.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a thin, high-pitched 'tsip' or 'tsee'. The song is a simple, high-pitched trill, often described as a rapid series of notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeBreeds primarily in Japan, migrating through the Korean Peninsula and eastern China to winter in Southeast Asia, including parts of the Philippines, Borneo, and Sumatra.
Identifying Featuresyellowish-green plumage, pale conical bill, dark eye-line, streaked flanks, small size
Description
A small, migratory bunting characterized by its overall yellowish-green plumage, particularly vibrant in males. It typically inhabits open woodlands and scrub, feeding on seeds and insects.
