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

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  2. The Environment Agency. (1998) Species and Habitats Handbook. The Environment Agency, Bristol.
  3. Greenoak, F. (1979) All the birds of the air; the names, lore and literature of British birds. Book Club Associates, London.
  4. Birdguides.com (July, 2002)
    http://www.birdguides.com/species/species.asp?sp=155004
  5. Lack, P. (1986) The Atlas of Wintering Birds in Britain and Ireland. T. & A. D. Poyser Ltd, Calton.
  6. Birds of Britain (July, 2002)
    http://www.birdsofbritain.co.uk/bird-guide/yellowhammer.asp
  7. 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.
  8. Walters, M. (1994) Birds' eggs. Dorling Kindersley, London.
  9. Naturenet (July, 2002)
    http://www.naturenet.net/law/wcagen.html
  10. 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
  11. RSPB. (2003) Pers. Comm.