About the Cinereous Bunting
The Cinereous Bunting (Emberiza cineracea) is a species of bird in the Old World Buntings family (Emberizidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 44 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code cinbun1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Buntings (Emberizidae) |
| Species | Emberiza cineracea |
| Species Codes | cinbun1, CIBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cinereous Bunting belong to?
The Cinereous Bunting (Emberiza cineracea) belongs to the Old World Buntings family (Emberizidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Cinereous Bunting?
The Cinereous Bunting is a member of the Old World Buntings family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Cinereous Bunting sighting?
You can log sightings of Cinereous Bunting on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cinbun1, or on iNaturalist.