About the Masked Bunting
The masked bunting is a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae. It is found in Sakhalin, the Kuril Islands, and Japan.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Buntings (Emberizidae) |
| Species | Emberiza personata |
| Species Codes | bkfbun2, MABU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Masked Bunting belong to?
The Masked Bunting (Emberiza personata) belongs to the Old World Buntings family (Emberizidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Masked Bunting?
The masked bunting is a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae. It is found in Sakhalin, the Kuril Islands, and Japan....
Where can I report a Masked Bunting sighting?
You can log sightings of Masked Bunting on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bkfbun2, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
44
Species in Family
4,390
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