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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.

May 17, 2024 · The yellowhammer nickname comes from the American Civil War, when a group of soldiers from Alabama were called by that name as a result of yellow pieces of cloth that adorned …

They were called the “yellowhammer company” because of the brilliant yellow bits of cloth on the sleeves, collars, and coattails of their new uniforms. There are two different subspecies of the …

The Yellowhammer is a striking small bird known for its bright yellow head and underparts in males. Its back and wings are chestnut-brown with dark streaks, creating a rustic appearance.

Male distinctive, with bright yellow head, yellowish underparts. Female is drab and streaky, usually with yellowish wash to face, and often found with bright males. Note bright rusty rump. White outer tail …

Oct 21, 2025 · The yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella) is a large bunting native to Eurasia. It inhabits dry, open country areas with clusters of trees and wide-ranging vegetation. This species is rather …

Yellowhammer, (Emberiza citrinella), Eurasian bird belonging to the family Emberizidae (order Passeriformes). The name is derived from the German Ammer, “bunting.”

Mar 10, 2024 · The Yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella) can be found in various regions of the United States, primarily in the Midwest and Northeastern states. It prefers open farmlands, meadows, and …

The yellowhammer, also known as the northern flicker or yellow-shafted flicker, became the official state bird of Alabama in 1927. Soldiers from Alabama were nicknamed “yellowhammers” in the Civil War …