McKay's Bunting
Plectrophenax hyperboreus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
22.1 cm
Weight
46.525 g
Family
Calcariidae
Order
Passeriformes
The McKay's Bunting (Plectrophenax hyperboreus) is a bird species in the family Calcariidae, within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 22.1 cm and a weight of 46.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 22.1 cm | 8.7 in |
| Weight | 46.525 g | 1.64 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CR,CV.
Clutch Size
3-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Calcariidae |
| Genus | Plectrophenax |
| Species | Plectrophenax hyperboreus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 麦氏鹀 |
| French | Plectrophane blanc |
| German | Beringschneeammer |
| Japanese | ベーリングユキホオジロ |
Distribution
McKay's Bunting has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
countries highlighted
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the McKay's Bunting endangered?
The McKay's Bunting has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the McKay's Bunting nest?
Nest type: CR,CV.
How big is the McKay's Bunting?
The McKay's Bunting has a wingspan of 22.1 cm, weight of 46.525 g.
What order and family does the McKay's Bunting belong to?
The McKay's Bunting (Plectrophenax hyperboreus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Calcariidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Calcariidae family