Common Reed Bunting
BIRDING ARAGÓNCommon 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.
- Observation difficulty: Medium
- Status: Winter
- Optimal Season: Oct-Mar
- Conservation Status: Protected species
- Hábitat: Wetlands
Special interest
Best places to see in Aragón
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
