About the Rock Bunting
The rock 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 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 passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae, a group now separated by most modern authors from the finches, Fringillidae....
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.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
44
Species in Family
8,357
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