Grey-necked Bunting
Emberiza buchanani
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Least Concern
Wingspan
17.2 cm
Weight
21.6 g
Family
Emberizidae
Order
Passeriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 17.2 cm | 6.8 in |
| Weight | 21.6 g | 0.76 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC.
Clutch Size
3-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Emberizidae (Buntings) |
| Genus | Emberiza |
| Species | Emberiza buchanani |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | درسة رمادية الرقبة |
| Chinese | 灰颈鹀 |
| French | Bruant à cou gris |
| German | Steinortolan |
| Indonesian | serisik leher-kelabu |
| Japanese | イワバホオジロ |
| Turkish | Doğu kiraz kuşu |
Distribution
Grey-necked Bunting has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Grey-necked Bunting endangered?
The Grey-necked Bunting has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Grey-necked Bunting nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Grey-necked Bunting?
The Grey-necked Bunting has a wingspan of 17.2 cm, weight of 21.6 g.
What order and family does the Grey-necked Bunting belong to?
The Grey-necked Bunting (Emberiza buchanani) 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