Common Reed Bunting

BIRDING ARAGÓN

Common Reed Bunting

Emberiza schoeniclus
ES: Escribano palustre

Description

L: 15-16.5cm; W:21-28cm;

Wintering bird that shows sexual dimorphism in the breeding season. In autumn-winter, both sexes are similar with a reddish-brown head, ocher eyebrow and moustachial stripe and a whitish throat; dark brown striped back and light underparts striped on ocher flanks. Conical grey bill and white outer tail feathers. During breeding, male plumage has a blacker crown, auriculars, and white on the nape, while the white collar stands out in flight. Juveniles are similar to females, with new plumage.

Escribano palustre Emberiza schoeniclus Common Reed Bunting

Observation difficulty: Medium
Status: Winter
Optimal Season: Oct-Mar
Conservation Status: Protected species
Hábitat: Wetlands

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Special interest

Best places to see in Aragón

ROUTES

PROVINCES

Huesca. Zaragoza. Teruel

REGIONS

Comarca Central; Campo de Cariñena y Valdejalón; Comunidad de Teruel y Jiloca; Comunidad de Calatayud

Special Protected Areas (SPA)

CUENCA DE GALLOCANTA; LA SOTONERA; LAGUNA DE SARIÑENA Y BALSA DE LA ESTACIÓN; EMBALSE DEL PAS Y SANTA RITA

Common Reed Bunting