Black-faced Bunting
Emberiza spodocephala
The Black-faced Bunting (Emberiza spodocephala) is a uncommon old world bunting found in 28 countries, weighing about 18 g. The black-faced bunting is a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae, a group now separated by most modern authors from the finches, Fringillidae.
About the Black-faced Bunting
The black-faced bunting is a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae, a group now separated by most modern authors from the finches, Fringillidae.
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What the Black-faced Bunting sounds like
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in United Kingdom, Norway, France, Germany, Poland, Bhutan, Finland, Netherlands.
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December, with peak activity in April. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Black-faced Bunting look like?
- The black-faced bunting is a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae, a group now separated by most modern authors from the finches, Fringillidae.
- How big is a Black-faced Bunting?
- The Black-faced Bunting is a small sized bird weighing about 18 g.
- Where can you see a Black-faced Bunting?
- The Black-faced Bunting occurs in 28 countries, including Taiwan, China, Hong Kong SAR China, South Korea and Japan.
- What does a Black-faced Bunting sound like?
- You can listen to 2 field recordings of the Black-faced Bunting on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to a Black-faced Bunting?
- The Black-faced Bunting is most easily confused with the Little Bunting, the Cinnamon-breasted Bunting and the Cape Bunting.
- Is the Black-faced Bunting endangered?
- The Black-faced Bunting is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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