Reed Bunting

Similar in size and appearance to a House Sparrow, the underparts are streaked brown and the outer tail feathers are white. The legs and bill are dark brown. The female's plumage is similar to the male but has a shorter tail. The head is brown with a buff throat and buff coloured lines above and below the eye. Juveniles are similar to the female but with less distinct markings on the head. In flight, the outer white tail feathers are noticeable.