Corn bunting
Scientific name: Emberiza calandra
Like many of our farmland birds, the corn bunting has declined in number in recent years. Spot this streaky brown, thick-billed bird singing from a wire or post - it sounds just like a set of jangling keys!
Species information
Statistics
Length: 18cmWingspan: 29cm
Weight: 41-53g
Average lifespan: 2-3 years
Conservation status
Classified in the UK as Red under the Birds of Conservation Concern 5: the Red List for Birds (2021). Priority Species under the UK Post-2010 Biodiversity Framework.