Cirl Bunting

Cirl Bunting

Emberiza cirlus

Least Concern
Wingspan
15.5 cm
Weight
24.5 g
Family
Emberizidae
Order
Passeriformes

The Cirl Bunting (Emberiza cirlus) is a bird species in the family Emberizidae (buntings), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 15.5 cm and a weight of 24.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 15.5 cm 6.1 in
Weight 24.5 g 0.86 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12-13 days. Fledging: 11-13 days.

Clutch Size

2-5

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Emberizidae (Buntings)
Genus Emberiza
Species Emberiza cirlus

Names in Other Languages

Language Name
Arabic درسة سوداء اللون
Chinese 黄道眉鹀
French Bruant zizi
German Zaunammer
Japanese ノドグロアオジ
Portuguese Escrevedeira-de-garganta-preta
Russian Огородная овсянка
Turkish Bahçe kiraz kuşu

Distribution

Cirl Bunting has been recorded in 6 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Cirl Bunting endangered?
The Cirl Bunting has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Cirl Bunting nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12-13 days. Fledging: 11-13 days.
How big is the Cirl Bunting?
The Cirl Bunting has a wingspan of 15.5 cm, weight of 24.5 g.
What order and family does the Cirl Bunting belong to?
The Cirl Bunting (Emberiza cirlus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Emberizidae.

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