Cretzschmar's Bunting
Emberiza caesia
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Least Concern
Wingspan
16.7 cm
Weight
21.0 g
Family
Emberizidae
Order
Passeriformes
The Cretzschmar's Bunting (Emberiza caesia) is a bird species in the family Emberizidae (buntings), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 16.7 cm and a weight of 21 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 16.7 cm | 6.6 in |
| Weight | 21.0 g | 0.74 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12-14 days. Fledging: 12-13 days.
Clutch Size
4-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Emberizidae (Buntings) |
| Genus | Emberiza |
| Species | Emberiza caesia |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | درسة زرقاء اللون |
| French | Bruant cendrillard |
| German | Grauortolan |
| Japanese | ノドアカホオジロ |
| Portuguese | sombria-de-capuz |
| Russian | Красноклювая овсянка |
| Turkish | Kızıl kiraz kuşu |
Distribution
Cretzschmar's Bunting has been recorded in 2 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Cretzschmar's Bunting endangered?
The Cretzschmar's Bunting has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Cretzschmar's Bunting nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12-14 days. Fledging: 12-13 days.
How big is the Cretzschmar's Bunting?
The Cretzschmar's Bunting has a wingspan of 16.7 cm, weight of 21.0 g.
What order and family does the Cretzschmar's Bunting belong to?
The Cretzschmar's Bunting (Emberiza caesia) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Emberizidae.
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