Psilos Bird Photography

Yellowhammer

Emberiza citrinella

Common and widespread but locally scarce in some areas. Found near farmland, heaths, bushy commons and small plantations. In winter can also be found on arable fields. The male is a very bright, striking canary yellow and can be seen atop bushes, trees and wires in the breeding season belting out his distinctive "Little bit of bread and no cheese" call. Its diet consists of seeds and insects. Its population is in decline.