About the Cretzschmar's Bunting
The Cretzschmar's Bunting (Emberiza caesia) 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 crebun2 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 caesia |
| Species Codes | crebun2, CRBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cretzschmar's Bunting belong to?
The Cretzschmar's Bunting (Emberiza caesia) belongs to the Old World Buntings family (Emberizidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Cretzschmar's Bunting?
The Cretzschmar's 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 Cretzschmar's Bunting sighting?
You can log sightings of Cretzschmar's Bunting on eBird (ebird.org) using species code crebun2, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Old World Buntings 44 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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