Cinereous Bunting vs Black-headed Bunting
Emberiza cineracea compared with Emberiza melanocephala
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Cinereous Bunting | Black-headed Bunting |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Emberiza cineracea | Emberiza melanocephala |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Emberizidae | Emberizidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.2 cm (7.2 in) | 18.9 cm (7.4 in) |
| Weight | 25.35 g (0.89 oz) | 28.0 g (0.99 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-6 | 4-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Cinereous Bunting
Least Concern
Black-headed Bunting
About These Birds
Black-headed Bunting
The Black-headed Bunting is a medium-sized bunting; breeding males are brilliantly colored with a jet-black head, chestnut back, and bright yellow underparts, while females are more cryptically brown. It breeds in open scrublands, farmland, and steppe from southeastern Europe through the Middle East to central Asia, migrating to the Indian subcontinent in winter. It feeds on seeds, grain, and insects.