Yellow-breasted Bunting
Emberiza aureola
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Critically Endangered
Wingspan
15.1 cm
Weight
22.2 g
Family
Emberizidae
Order
Passeriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 15.1 cm | 5.9 in |
| Weight | 22.2 g | 0.78 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 11-14 days. Fledging: 7-14 days.
Clutch Size
3-7
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Emberizidae (Buntings) |
| Genus | Emberiza |
| Species | Emberiza aureola |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | درسة صفراء الصدر |
| Chinese | 黄胸鹀 |
| French | Bruant auréole |
| German | Weidenammer |
| Indonesian | Burung bunting berdada kuning |
| Japanese | シマアオジ |
| Korean | 검은머리촉새 |
| Portuguese | Escrevedeira-aureolada |
| Russian | Дубровник |
| Turkish | Kuşaklı kiraz kuşu |
Distribution
Yellow-breasted Bunting has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Yellow-breasted Bunting endangered?
The Yellow-breasted Bunting has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How does the Yellow-breasted Bunting nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 11-14 days. Fledging: 7-14 days.
How big is the Yellow-breasted Bunting?
The Yellow-breasted Bunting has a wingspan of 15.1 cm, weight of 22.2 g.
What order and family does the Yellow-breasted Bunting belong to?
The Yellow-breasted Bunting (Emberiza aureola) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Emberizidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Emberizidae family
Black-faced Bunting
Emberiza spodocephala
Least Concern
Black-headed Bunting
Emberiza melanocephala
Least Concern
Brown-rumped Bunting
Emberiza affinis
Least Concern
Cabanis's Bunting
Emberiza cabanisi
Least Concern
Cape Bunting
Emberiza capensis
Least Concern
Chestnut Bunting
Emberiza rutila
Least Concern
Chestnut-eared Bunting
Emberiza fucata
Least Concern
Cinereous Bunting
Emberiza cineracea
Near Threatened