About the Rustic Bunting
The Rustic Bunting (Emberiza rustica) 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 rusbun 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 rustica |
| Species Codes | rusbun, RUBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rustic Bunting belong to?
The Rustic Bunting (Emberiza rustica) belongs to the Old World Buntings family (Emberizidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rustic Bunting?
The Rustic 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 Rustic Bunting sighting?
You can log sightings of Rustic Bunting on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rusbun, 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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