About the Chestnut Bunting
The chestnut bunting is a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae found in the East Palearctic.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Buntings (Emberizidae) |
| Species | Emberiza rutila |
| Species Codes | chebun1, CHBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut Bunting belong to?
The Chestnut Bunting (Emberiza rutila) belongs to the Old World Buntings family (Emberizidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Chestnut Bunting?
The chestnut bunting is a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae found in the East Palearctic....
Where can I report a Chestnut Bunting sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut Bunting on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chebun1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
44
Species in Family
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