The yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella) is a passerine bird in the bunting family that is native to Eurasia and has been introduced to New Zealand and Australia. Most European birds remain in the breeding range year-round, but the eastern subspecies is partially migratory, with much of the population wintering further south. The male yellowhammer has a bright yellow head, streaked brown back, chestnut rump and yellow underparts.
| Common name: |
Yellowhammer |
| Hebrew name: |
גבתון צהוב |
| Latin Name: |
Emberiza citrinella |
| Length: |
11-12.5 cm |
| Diet: |
Insects |
| Habitat: |
Found in well wooded habitats,orchards in Mountainous and hillsides. |
| Common location: |
Birya forest, Mt Hermon slopes. |
| Notes: |
Quite common winter visitor to north and central parts of the country Hermon, above tree line. |
