About the White-capped Bunting
The white-capped bunting or chestnut-breasted bunting is a species of bird in the family Emberizidae. It is found in Afghanistan, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Its natural habitats are boreal forests, boreal shrubland, and temperate grassland.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Buntings (Emberizidae) |
| Species | Emberiza stewarti |
| Species Codes | chbbun1, WCBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-capped Bunting belong to?
The White-capped Bunting (Emberiza stewarti) belongs to the Old World Buntings family (Emberizidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-capped Bunting?
The white-capped bunting or chestnut-breasted bunting is a species of bird in the family Emberizidae. It is found in Afghanistan, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Its natural habitats are boreal forests, boreal shrubland, and temperate g...
Where can I report a White-capped Bunting sighting?
You can log sightings of White-capped Bunting on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chbbun1, or on iNaturalist.
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