Yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella)
Facts
| Kingdom | Animalia |
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| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Emberizidae |
| Genus | Emberiza (1) |
| Size | Length: 15.5 - 17 cm (2) |
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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 (3). Included in the Birds of Conservation Concern Red List (high conservation concern) (4).
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