Emberiza
- noun
- Specialized
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Emberiza
- The yellowhammer, scientifically known as Emberiza citrinella, is common throughout Europe.
Examples
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Many species within the genus Emberiza are characterized by their distinctive head patterns and melodious songs.
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While hiking, we encountered a pair of Emberiza perched on a fence, singing melodiously.
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Field guides often include identification keys for various Emberiza buntings observed in different habitats.
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The Emberiza species are known for their beautiful songs.
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Have you seen any Emberiza birds in the park?
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Birdwatchers love to spot different species of Emberiza in the countryside during spring.
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The Emberiza family includes various colorful birds often found in grasslands and forests.
Compounds
- Specialized
A small bunting with a bright yellow chest called the yellow-breasted bunting found in Russia and Siberia
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A small brown bird from Europe and Asia that people sometimes eat as a rare food
Surface Forms
Etymology
Emberiza is the scientific name that came from an old European word for these small birds. A helpful way to remember it is to link Emberiza to the everyday word bunting, because Emberiza just means a kind of 'small songbird' found in Europe, Asia, and Africa.
