Little Bunting
Emberiza pusilla
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Least Concern
Wingspan
14.1 cm
Weight
15.65 g
Family
Emberizidae
Order
Passeriformes
The Little Bunting (Emberiza pusilla) is a bird species in the family Emberizidae (buntings), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 14.1 cm and a weight of 15.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 14.1 cm | 5.6 in |
| Weight | 15.65 g | 0.55 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 11-12 days. Fledging: 9-13 days.
Clutch Size
4-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Emberizidae (Buntings) |
| Genus | Emberiza |
| Species | Emberiza pusilla |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | درسة صغيرة |
| Chinese | 小鹀 |
| French | Bruant nain |
| German | Zwergammer |
| Japanese | コホオアカ |
| Korean | 쇠붉은뺨멧새 |
| Portuguese | Escrevedeira-pigmeia |
| Russian | Овсянка-крошка |
| Turkish | Küçük kiraz kuşu |
Distribution
Little Bunting has been recorded in 6 countries.
Present
Not recorded
countries highlighted
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Little Bunting endangered?
The Little Bunting has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Little Bunting nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 11-12 days. Fledging: 9-13 days.
How big is the Little Bunting?
The Little Bunting has a wingspan of 14.1 cm, weight of 15.65 g.
What order and family does the Little Bunting belong to?
The Little Bunting (Emberiza pusilla) 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