Cirl Bunting vs Black-headed Bunting
Emberiza cirlus compared with Emberiza melanocephala
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Cirl Bunting | Black-headed Bunting |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Emberiza cirlus | Emberiza melanocephala |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Emberizidae | Emberizidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 15.5 cm (6.1 in) | 18.9 cm (7.4 in) |
| Weight | 24.5 g (0.86 oz) | 28.0 g (0.99 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 4-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Cirl 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.