Tibetan Bunting
Emberiza koslowi
The Tibetan Bunting (Emberiza koslowi) is a legendary old world bunting found only in China, weighing about 23 g. The Tibetan bunting is a species of bird in the family Emberizidae.
About the Tibetan Bunting
The Tibetan bunting is a species of bird in the family Emberizidae. It is endemic to eastern side of the Tibetan Plateau.
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How to identify it
The crown is black and there are white stripes at the head. The back is chestnut coloured.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: June, July, August, October, with peak activity in July. It is a summer visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Tibetan Bunting?
- The crown is black and there are white stripes at the head. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Tibetan Bunting?
- The Tibetan Bunting is a small sized bird weighing about 23 g.
- Where can you see a Tibetan Bunting?
- The Tibetan Bunting is endemic to China, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Tibetan Bunting?
- The Tibetan Bunting is most easily confused with the Jankowski's Bunting, the Socotra Bunting and the Slaty Bunting.
- Is the Tibetan Bunting endangered?
- The Tibetan Bunting is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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