Common reed bunting

Emberiza schoeniclus

The common reed bunting is a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae, a group now separated by most modern authors from the finches, Fringillidae. It breeds across Europe and much of temperate and northern Asia. Most birds migrate south in winter, but those in the milder south and west of the range are resident.
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Appearance

The common reed bunting is a medium-sized bird, 13.5–15.5 cm long, with a small but sturdy seed-eater's bill.

The male has a black head and throat, white neck collar and underparts, and a heavily streaked brown back. The female is much duller, with a streaked brown head, and is more streaked below.
Common Reed Bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus) On a windy day in May, walking close to some reed beds by a local river, I could just about hear the familiar soft buzzing descending ‘shioo’ call of Reed Buntings, each time there was a lull in the wind. I finally managed to inch close enough to a clear look at one or two as they hung on to the reeds and zipped about looking for food. This one, possibly a juvenile, had clearly succeeded, More facts (including a very unusual one) and the accompanying video here: https://youtu.be/ByVGh0gzetI Common reed bunting,Emberiza schoeniclus,Geotagged,Spring,United Kingdom

Behavior

The familiar, if somewhat monotonous, song of the cock is a repetitive "zrip".
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Habitat

It is common in reedbeds and also breeds in drier open areas such as moorland and cultivation. For example it is a component of the purple moor grass and rush pastures, a type of Biodiversity Action Plan habitat in the UK. It occurs on poorly drained neutral and acidic soils of the lowlands and upland fringe.

It is found in the South West of England, especially in Devon.
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Food

Its natural food consists of insects when feeding young, and otherwise seeds. The nest is in a bush or reed tussock. 4–7 eggs are laid, which show the hair-like markings characteristic of those of buntings.

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