Red-headed Bunting
Emberiza bruniceps
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Least Concern
Wingspan
17.2 cm
Weight
24.333333333333332 g
Family
Emberizidae
Order
Passeriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 17.2 cm | 6.8 in |
| Weight | 24.333333333333332 g | 0.86 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 10-14 days. Fledging: 12-13 days.
Clutch Size
2-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Emberizidae (Buntings) |
| Genus | Emberiza |
| Species | Emberiza bruniceps |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | درسة حمراء الرأس |
| Chinese | 褐头鹀 |
| French | Bruant à tête rousse |
| Japanese | チャキンチョウ |
| Korean | 붉은머리멧새 |
| Portuguese | escrevedeira-de-cabeça-ruiva |
| Russian | Жёлчная овсянка |
| Turkish | Kızıl başlı kiraz kuşu |
Distribution
Red-headed Bunting has been recorded in 9 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Red-headed Bunting endangered?
The Red-headed Bunting has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Red-headed Bunting nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 10-14 days. Fledging: 12-13 days.
How big is the Red-headed Bunting?
The Red-headed Bunting has a wingspan of 17.2 cm, weight of 24.333333333333332 g.
What order and family does the Red-headed Bunting belong to?
The Red-headed Bunting (Emberiza bruniceps) 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