Common reed bunting / Rohrammer (Emberiza schoeniclus)

Rohrammer von Fanel-Platform aus. 2024-05-22 18:08:53 Fanel/Chablais de Cudrefin und La Sauge

Observations

First documented observation: 2020-04-27 at the Luppmen. Most recent observation: 2026-05-24 in Fanel/Chablais de Cudrefin und La Sauge.

Description

Classification: Genus Buntings (Emberiza); Tribe Emberizini (Emberizini); Subfamily Emberizinae (Emberizinae); Family Fringillidae (Fringillidae)
General: Deutschland: Brut-, Zugvogel, Wintergast
Appearance and identification: A bit like General Burnsides: white sideburns, here curling back around a black head. [Link]

Seasonal behavior

Year-round bird
Breeding: 04-20 - 07-29
Migration in: 02-10 - 04-20
Migration out: 09-17 - 11-26
More details at Vogelwarte.ch

Other Details

Physical details

Physical details: length=15-16 cm, wingspan=21-28 cm, weight=16-25 g
Habitats: Wetland

Similar species

Looks similar to: House sparrow.

Vocalisation

Song: General: At Fanel I heard sequences of whistles and trills (buzzes?), just a few notes, but wandering up and down: m h lll, or l m hhh m. Listen to recording of 2022-06-25 13.37.28
Song: Oft 4 Noten: mlhl [Link]
BirdID: A short sequence of 3-5 brittle and buzzing sounds, repeated consistently with marked pauses. Last sound in phrase often has a conclusive feel, but not always. [Link]
Song: Song variable between individuals and breeding status: A short sequence of 3-5 brittle and buzzing sounds, repeated consistently with marked pauses. Last sound in phrase often has a conclusive feel, but not always. Paired males sing slower than unpaired. Unpaired male song also more contracted, making the pauses between each phrase stand out. [Link] Song attributes: Melody: stereotype melodic (mllllm), slow, Frequency: 3-7 KHz Special sounds: trill
XC723277 - Common Reed Bunting - Emberiza schöniclus - song. ♫ Source: XENOCANTO XC723277 - Common Reed Bunting - Emberiza schoeniclus - song.mp3 (song)


Birdnet - Rohrammer - Rohrammer - Neuchâtel. La Sauge 2022-06-25 13:37:28 ♫ 2022-06-25 13:37:28 Source: BirdNet 20220625_133728 birdnet - Rohrammer - Rohrammer - Neuchâtel.mp3 La Sauge (song)

XC665288 - Common Reed Bunting - Emberiza schöniclus schöniclus - song. ♫ Source: XENOCANTO XC665288 - Common Reed Bunting - Emberiza schoeniclus schoeniclus - song.mp3 (song)


XC694863 - Common Reed Bunting - Emberiza schöniclus - song. ♫ Source: XENOCANTO XC694863 - Common Reed Bunting - Emberiza schoeniclus - song.mp3 (song)


XC719864 - Common Reed Bunting - Emberiza schöniclus - song. ♫ Source: XENOCANTO XC719864 - Common Reed Bunting - Emberiza schoeniclus - song.mp3 (song)


XC656275 - Common Reed Bunting - Emberiza schöniclus - song. ♫ Source: XENOCANTO XC656275 - Common Reed Bunting - Emberiza schoeniclus - song.mp3 (song)


XC572969 - Common Reed Bunting - Emberiza schöniclus - song. ♫ Source: XENOCANTO XC572969 - Common Reed Bunting - Emberiza schoeniclus - song.mp3 (song)


Calls: Contact call a sharp, descending and drawn "tseeeoo". A bit similar to Yellow Wagtail, but not as sharp and explosive. In migration a thick, and unmusical "chong" is often heard. [Link] No details but a Xeno-Canto recording.
XC884544 - Common Reed Bunting - Emberiza schöniclus - swooping call.

XC884544 - Common Reed Bunting - Emberiza schöniclus - swooping call. ♫ Source: XENOCANTO XC884544 - Common Reed Bunting - Emberiza schoeniclus - swooping call.mp3 (call)


Call attributes: song Frequency: ,