Somali Bunting
Emberiza poliopleura
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Least Concern
Wingspan
14.7 cm
Weight
17.533333333333335 g
Family
Emberizidae
Order
Passeriformes
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 14.7 cm | 5.8 in |
| Weight | 17.533333333333335 g | 0.62 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12 days. Fledging: 16-18 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Emberizidae (Buntings) |
| Genus | Emberiza |
| Species | Emberiza poliopleura |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ソマリーキンムネホオジロ |
| Spanish | Escribano somalí |
Distribution
Somali Bunting has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Somali Bunting endangered?
The Somali Bunting has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Somali Bunting nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12 days. Fledging: 16-18 days.
How big is the Somali Bunting?
The Somali Bunting has a wingspan of 14.7 cm, weight of 17.533333333333335 g.
What order and family does the Somali Bunting belong to?
The Somali Bunting (Emberiza poliopleura) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Emberizidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Emberizidae family
Black-faced Bunting
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Least Concern
Black-headed Bunting
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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
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Cinereous Bunting
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Near Threatened