Yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella) in Scandinavia

The Yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella) 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 Yellowhammer is best described as a resident. Its global conservation status is assessed as Near Threatened 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 Yellowhammer

  • Yellowhammer – song & calls
  • Yellowhammer – breeding
  • Yellowhammer – nest & eggs
  • Yellowhammer – diet
  • Yellowhammer – in winter
  • Yellowhammer – male & female
  • Yellowhammer – migration

Quick facts

  • Scientific name: Emberiza citrinella
  • Family: Sparrows
  • Habitat: Towns, farms and gardens
  • Status in the Nordics: Resident
  • IUCN Red List: Near Threatened

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