Gosling's Bunting
Emberiza goslingi
The Gosling's Bunting (Emberiza goslingi) is a rare old world bunting found in 17 countries, weighing about 13 g. Gosling's bunting, also known as the grey-throated bunting, is a species of bird in the family Emberizidae.
About the Gosling's Bunting
Gosling's bunting, also known as the grey-throated bunting, is a species of bird in the family Emberizidae. It is found in Africa from Mauritania and Senegal to south-western Sudan and north-eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Its natural habitats are dry savannah, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, October, November, December, with peak activity in November. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Gosling's Bunting look like?
- Gosling's bunting, also known as the grey-throated bunting, is a species of bird in the family Emberizidae.
- How big is a Gosling's Bunting?
- The Gosling's Bunting is a tiny sized bird weighing about 13 g.
- Where can you see a Gosling's Bunting?
- The Gosling's Bunting occurs in 17 countries, including Ghana, Nigeria, the Gambia, Senegal and Cameroon.
- What birds look similar to a Gosling's Bunting?
- The Gosling's Bunting is most easily confused with the Grey Bunting, the Ochre-rumped Bunting and the Brown-rumped Bunting.
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