Chestnut-eared Bunting
Emberiza fucata
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Least Concern
Wingspan
14.7 cm
Weight
18.3 g
Family
Emberizidae
Order
Passeriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 14.7 cm | 5.8 in |
| Weight | 18.3 g | 0.65 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12 days.
Clutch Size
3-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Emberizidae (Buntings) |
| Genus | Emberiza |
| Species | Emberiza fucata |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | درسة كستنائية الأذن |
| Chinese | 栗耳鹀 |
| French | Bruant à oreillons |
| Japanese | ホオアカ |
| Korean | 붉은뺨멧새 |
| Portuguese | escrevedeira-de-faces-castanhas |
Distribution
Chestnut-eared 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 Chestnut-eared Bunting endangered?
The Chestnut-eared Bunting has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Chestnut-eared Bunting nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12 days.
How big is the Chestnut-eared Bunting?
The Chestnut-eared Bunting has a wingspan of 14.7 cm, weight of 18.3 g.
What order and family does the Chestnut-eared Bunting belong to?
The Chestnut-eared Bunting (Emberiza fucata) 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
Cinereous Bunting
Emberiza cineracea
Near Threatened
Cinnamon-breasted Bunting
Emberiza tahapisi
Least Concern