About Emberiza schoeniclus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Taxonomy and Common Name
This species, Emberiza schoeniclus (Linnaeus, 1758), is commonly called the common reed bunting.
Size and Weight
It is a medium-sized bird, measuring 13.5–15.5 cm (5.3–6.1 in) in total length and weighing 10–28 g.
Bill Morphology
It has a small but powerful bill adapted for eating seeds.
Breeding Male Plumage
Breeding males have a black head and black throat, a white neck collar, white underparts, and a heavily barred brown back.
Female Plumage
Females have much duller plumage, with a streaked brown head and more extensive barring on their underparts.
Male Vocalization
The male produces a repetitive vocal song described as "srip".
