Yellow-throated Bunting
Emberiza elegans
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Least Concern
Wingspan
14.8 cm
Weight
18.0 g
Family
Emberizidae
Order
Passeriformes
The Yellow-throated Bunting (Emberiza elegans) is a bird species in the family Emberizidae (buntings), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 14.8 cm and a weight of 18 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 14.8 cm | 5.8 in |
| Weight | 18.0 g | 0.63 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12-14 days. Fledging: 11-12 days.
Clutch Size
3-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Emberizidae (Buntings) |
| Genus | Emberiza |
| Species | Emberiza elegans |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 黄喉鹀 |
| Japanese | ミヤマホオジロ |
| Korean | 노랑턱멧새 |
| Russian | Желтогорлая овсянка |
Distribution
Yellow-throated Bunting has been recorded in 6 countries.
Present
Not recorded
countries highlighted
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Yellow-throated Bunting endangered?
The Yellow-throated Bunting has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Yellow-throated Bunting nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12-14 days. Fledging: 11-12 days.
How big is the Yellow-throated Bunting?
The Yellow-throated Bunting has a wingspan of 14.8 cm, weight of 18.0 g.
What order and family does the Yellow-throated Bunting belong to?
The Yellow-throated Bunting (Emberiza elegans) 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