Key information
Sparrow-sized but slim and with a long, deeply notched tail, the male has a black head, white collar and a drooping moustache. Females and winter males have a streaked head. In flight the tail looks black with broad, white edges.
What they eat:
Seeds and insects.
Measurements:
- Length:
- 15-16.5cm
- Wingspan:
- 21-28cm
- Weight:
- 16-25g
Population:
- UK breeding:
- 250,000 territories
Identifying features:
This bird species has different identifying features depending on sex/age/season.
Reed bunting (male)
Reed bunting (female)
