About the Cirl Bunting
The cirl bunting is a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae, a group now separated by most modern authors from the finches, Fringillidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Buntings (Emberizidae) |
| Species | Emberiza cirlus |
| Species Codes | cirbun1, CIBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cirl Bunting belong to?
The Cirl Bunting (Emberiza cirlus) belongs to the Old World Buntings family (Emberizidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Cirl Bunting?
The cirl bunting is a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae, a group now separated by most modern authors from the finches, Fringillidae....
Where can I report a Cirl Bunting sighting?
You can log sightings of Cirl Bunting on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cirbun1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
44
Species in Family
12,032
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