Yellowhammer  (Emberiza citrinella)

Facts

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes
Family Emberizidae
Genus Emberiza (8)
Size Length: 15.5 - 17 cm (1)
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Status

Receives general protection under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. Listed under Appendix II of the Berne Convention and classified as a species of conservation concern by the UK Biodiversity Action Plan, although not a priority species (2). Included in the Birds of Conservation Concern Red List (high conservation concern) (10).