Yellowhammer  (Emberiza citrinella)

Species information

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Glossary

  • Incubation: the act of incubating eggs, that is, keeping them warm so that development is possible.

References

  1. Walters, M. (1994) Birds' eggs.Dorling Kindersley, London.
  2. Mullarney, K., Svensson, L., Zetterstrom, D. and & Grant, P.J. (1999) Collins Bird Guide.HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, London.
  3. The Environment Agency. (1998) Species and Habitats Handbook.The Environment Agency, Bristol.
  4. RSPB. (2003) The population status of birds in the UK: birds of conservation concern, 2002-2007.RSPB, UK. Available at: http://www.rspb.org.uk/Images/Bocc2_tcm9-132673.pdf
  5. Greenoak, F. (1979) All the birds of the air; the names, lore and literature of British birds.Book Club Associates, London.
  6. Birdguides.com (July, 2002)
    http://www.birdguides.com/species/species.asp?sp=155004
  7. Lack, P. (1986) The Atlas of Wintering Birds in Britain and Ireland.T. & A. D. Poyser Ltd, Calton.
  8. Birds of Britain (July, 2002)
    http://www.birdsofbritain.co.uk/bird-guide/yellowhammer.asp
  9. RSPB. (2003) Pers. comm.
  10. Batten, L.A., Bibby, C.J., Clement, P., Elliot, G.D. and Porter, R.F. (1990) Red Data Birds in Britain.T & A Poyser, London.
  11. Naturenet (July, 2002)
    http://www.naturenet.net/law/wcagen.html
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