Black-faced Bunting
Emberiza spodocephala
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The Black-faced Bunting is a small, compact bunting; breeding males have an olive-gray head, black lores, and yellowish underparts, while females are more streaked and cryptic. It breeds in forest edges, riverine thickets, and shrubby areas across central and eastern Asia, wintering in southern and Southeast Asia. It feeds on grass seeds and small insects, often foraging in flocks during migration.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.9 cm | 5.5 in |
| Weight | 17.48 g | 0.62 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 9-14 days.
Clutch Size
4-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Emberizidae (Buntings) |
| Genus | Emberiza |
| Species | Emberiza spodocephala |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 灰头鹀 |
| Indonesian | emberisa muka-hitam |
| Japanese | アオジ |
| Korean | 촉새 |
| Portuguese | escrevedeira-de-faces-pretas |
| Vietnamese | Sẻ đồng mặt đen |
Distribution
Black-faced Bunting has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Emberizidae family