Ochre-rumped Bunting Emberiza yessoensis

The Japanese Reed Bunting (aka Ochre-rumped Bunting) is one of three “reed buntings” that occur in Japan. It is, however, the most distinctive and colorful of the three species, and also the most restricted in range and habitat. This species only breeds in a few locations in Japan, Korea, northeast China and southeast Russia. It is classified as Near Threatened due to continued habitat loss, particularly on the Asian mainland.

Factsheet: Ochre-rumped Bunting Emberiza yessoensis 

Japanese Reed Bunting (male) Singing

Japanese Reed Bunting (male) Singing

Japanese Reed Bunting (male) Singing

Japanese Reed Bunting (male) Singing

Japanese Reed Bunting (male) Singing

Japanese Reed Bunting (male) Singing

Japanese Reed Bunting (male) in Flight among Thunberg's Daylilies

Japanese Reed Bunting (female) with Grub

Japanese Reed Bunting (female) with Grub

Japanese Reed Bunting (male) in Flight

Japanese Reed Bunting (male)

Japanese Reed Bunting (male) with Caterpillar

Japanese Reed Bunting (male) Calling with Wingflap

Japanese Reed Bunting

Japanese Reed Bunting

Video footage of Ochre-rumped Bunting can be viewed via these links:

Ochre-rumped Bunting (male) Singing
Ochre-rumped Bunting (male) Singing
Ochre-rumped Bunting (male) with Caterpillar
Ochre-rumped Bunting (male) Calling
Ochre-rumped Bunting (male) Calling