Ortolan Bunting
Emberiza hortulana
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Least Concern
Wingspan
17.1 cm
Weight
22.55 g
Family
Emberizidae
Order
Passeriformes
The Ortolan Bunting (Emberiza hortulana) is a bird species in the family Emberizidae (buntings), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 17.1 cm and a weight of 22.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 17.1 cm | 6.7 in |
| Weight | 22.55 g | 0.80 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 11-12 days. Fledging: 12-13 days.
Clutch Size
4-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Emberizidae (Buntings) |
| Genus | Emberiza |
| Species | Emberiza hortulana |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | درسة الشعير |
| Chinese | 圃鹀 |
| French | Bruant ortolan |
| German | Ortolan |
| Indonesian | Bunting ortolan |
| Japanese | ズアオホオジロ |
| Korean | 회색머리멧새 |
| Portuguese | Sombria |
| Russian | Садовая овсянка |
| Turkish | Bayağı kiraz kuşu |
Distribution
Ortolan Bunting has been recorded in 8 countries.
Present
Not recorded
countries highlighted
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ortolan Bunting endangered?
The Ortolan Bunting has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Ortolan Bunting nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 11-12 days. Fledging: 12-13 days.
How big is the Ortolan Bunting?
The Ortolan Bunting has a wingspan of 17.1 cm, weight of 22.55 g.
What order and family does the Ortolan Bunting belong to?
The Ortolan Bunting (Emberiza hortulana) 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