About the Rock Bunting
The Rock Bunting (Emberiza cia) 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 rocbun1 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 cia |
| Species Codes | rocbun1, ROBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rock Bunting belong to?
The Rock Bunting (Emberiza cia) belongs to the Old World Buntings family (Emberizidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rock Bunting?
The Rock 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 Rock Bunting sighting?
You can log sightings of Rock Bunting on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rocbun1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Old World Buntings 44 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
44
Species in Family
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