Cretzschmar's Bunting
Emberiza caesia
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Least Concern
Wingspan
16.7 cm
Weight
21.0 g
Family
Emberizidae
Order
Passeriformes
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.
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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.
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