Common Reed Bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus) in Scandinavia

The Common Reed Bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus) is a sparrow found across Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. A sociable seed-eating bird closely associated with human settlement. It typically occurs in towns, farms and gardens.

In the Nordic countries the Common Reed Bunting is best described as a resident. Its global conservation status is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. On Fågelkartan you can see where it has been reported over the last 30 days, based on open data from the national species-observation systems.

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More about the Common Reed Bunting

  • Common Reed Bunting – song & calls
  • Common Reed Bunting – breeding

Quick facts

  • Scientific name: Emberiza schoeniclus
  • Family: Sparrows
  • Habitat: Towns, farms and gardens
  • Status in the Nordics: Resident
  • IUCN Red List: Least Concern

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