Rustic Bunting
Emberiza rustica
The Rustic Bunting (Emberiza rustica) is a uncommon old world bunting found in 46 countries, weighing about 21 g. The rustic bunting is a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae, a group now separated by most modern authors from the finches, Fringillidae.
About the Rustic Bunting
The rustic bunting is a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae, a group now separated by most modern authors from the finches, Fringillidae. The genus name Emberiza is from Old German Embritz, a bunting. The specific rustica is Latin for "rustic, simple".
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What the Rustic Bunting sounds like
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in United States, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Canada, India, Iceland, Nepal, Estonia, Bhutan, Belarus, Faroe Islands, Hungary, Romania.
When to see it
Best months: January, February, May, June, July, August, September, November, December, with peak activity in September. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Rustic Bunting look like?
- The rustic 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 Rustic Bunting?
- The Rustic Bunting is a small sized bird weighing about 21 g.
- Where can you see a Rustic Bunting?
- The Rustic Bunting occurs in 46 countries, including Finland, Sweden, Japan, South Korea and China.
- What does a Rustic Bunting sound like?
- You can listen to a field recording of the Rustic Bunting on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to a Rustic Bunting?
- The Rustic Bunting is most easily confused with the Golden-breasted Bunting, the Cape Bunting and the Cinnamon-breasted Bunting.
- Is the Rustic Bunting endangered?
- The Rustic Bunting is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
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