Tristram's Bunting
Emberiza tristrami
The Tristram's Bunting (Emberiza tristrami) is a rare old world bunting found in 12 countries, weighing about 18 g. Tristram's bunting is a bird in the family Emberizidae.
About the Tristram's Bunting
Tristram's bunting is a bird in the family Emberizidae. The species was first described by Robert Swinhoe in 1870.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in India.
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December, with peak activity in April. It is a passage migrant species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Tristram's Bunting look like?
- Tristram's bunting is a bird in the family Emberizidae.
- How big is a Tristram's Bunting?
- The Tristram's Bunting is a small sized bird weighing about 18 g.
- Where can you see a Tristram's Bunting?
- The Tristram's Bunting occurs in 12 countries, including China, Taiwan, South Korea, Hong Kong SAR China and Russia.
- What birds look similar to a Tristram's Bunting?
- The Tristram's Bunting is most easily confused with the Grey-necked Bunting, the Yellow-browed Bunting and the Yellow-breasted Bunting.
- Is the Tristram's Bunting endangered?
- The Tristram's Bunting is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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