Meaning of the word yellowhammer in English

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yellowhammer

US /ˈjel.oʊˌhæm.ər/
UK /ˈjel.əʊˌhæm.ər/
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Noun

a European bunting (Emberiza citrinella) with a bright yellow head and underparts, the male having a distinctive song.

Example:
The distinctive song of the yellowhammer filled the morning air.
We spotted a male yellowhammer with its bright yellow plumage.