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Yellowhammer
Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the yellowhammer.
Tweet of the Day is a series of fascinating stories about our British birds inspired by their calls and songs.
Steve Backshall presents the yellowhammer. The yellowhammer is a member of the bunting family and its name comes from "ammer" the German for bunting. It's one of the few British birds to have its song transcribed into words and seems to be saying ..a little bit of bread and no cheese".
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Wed 20 Apr 202205:58
BBC Radio 4
Yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella)
Image courtesy of RSPB (rspb-images.com)
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- Tue 2 Jul 201305:58BBC Radio 4
- Tue 24 Jun 201405:58BBC Radio 4
- Mon 28 Mar 201605:58BBC Radio 4
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