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Common Reed Bunting, Emberiza schoeniclus, Sävsparv

The Common Reed Bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus), called Sävsparv in Skåne, is a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae, a group now separated by most modern authors from the finches, Fringillidae. The genus name Emberiza is from Old German Embritz, a bunting. The specific schoeniclus is from Ancient Greek skhoiniklos, a now unknown waterside bird.

It breeds across Europe and much of temperate and northern Asia. Most birds migrate south in winter, but those in the milder south and west of the range are resident. It is common in reedbeds and also breeds in drier open areas such as moorland and cultivation. For example, it is a component of the purple moor grass and rush pastures, a type of Biodiversity Action Plan habitat in the UK. It occurs on poorly drained neutral and acidic soils of the lowlands and upland fringe.

The familiar, monotonous, song of the cock is a repetitive zrip.

Common Reed Bunting, Emberiza schoeniclus, Sävsparv

Range map
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Description
The common reed bunting is a medium-sized bird, 13.5–15.5 cm long, with a small but sturdy seed-eater's bill. The male has a black head and throat, white neck collar and underparts, and a heavily streaked brown back. The female is much duller, with a streaked brown head, and is more streaked below.

Length: 17 cm
Wingspan: 23 - 25cm
Weight: 16 - 25 g
Longevity: 11 Years
Distinctive Feature
Similar Species


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Listen to the Common Reed Bunting

Remarks from the Recordist

Recorded with my ZOOM H5 Handy Recorder. High Pass Filter with Audacity applied

Sitting in a tree next to the bridge where I was standing looking at beavers. It was getting dark and I never got any good pictures of the bird




Remarks from the Recordist

Recorded with my ZOOM H5 Handy recorder. High Pass Filter applied with Audacity

Single bird sitting in the reeds below the look out platform


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Food and feeding
Its natural food consists of insects when feeding young, and otherwise seeds. The nest is in a bush or reed tussock. 4–7 eggs are laid, which show the hair-like markings characteristic of those of buntings.

Conservation status
Common Reed Bunting, Emberiza schoeniclus, Sävsparv
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 26 November 2013.



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Sighted: (Date of first photo that I could use) 17 April 2019
Location: Ytterberg - Lake Hornborga/ Hornborgasjön


Common Reed Bunting, Emberiza schoeniclus, Sävsparv
Common Reed Bunting / Sävsparv - 20 April 2019 - Ytterberg, Lake Hornborga/ Hornborgasjön

Common Reed Bunting, Emberiza schoeniclus, Sävsparv
Common Reed Bunting / Sävsparv - 20 April 2019 - Ytterberg, Lake Hornborga/ Hornborgasjön

Common Reed Bunting, Emberiza schoeniclus, Sävsparv
Common Reed Bunting / Sävsparv - 20 April 2019 - Ytterberg, Lake Hornborga/ Hornborgasjön

Common Reed Bunting, Emberiza schoeniclus, Sävsparv
Common Reed Bunting / Sävsparv - 4 May 2019 - Kvismaren Nature Reserve

Common Reed Bunting, Emberiza schoeniclus, Sävsparv
Common Reed Bunting / Sävsparv - 4 May 2019 - Kvismaren Nature Reserve

Common Reed Bunting, Emberiza schoeniclus, Sävsparv
Common Reed Bunting / Sävsparv - 5 May 2019 - Naturum, Lake Hornborga/ Hornborgasjön

Common Reed Bunting, Emberiza schoeniclus, Sävsparv
Common Reed Bunting / Sävsparv - 5 May 2019 - Naturum, Lake Hornborga/ Hornborgasjön

Common Reed Bunting, Emberiza schoeniclus, Sävsparv
Common Reed Bunting / Sävsparv - 5 May 2019 - Naturum, Lake Hornborga/ Hornborgasjön



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