About the Cinereous Bunting
The cinereous bunting is a bird in the bunting family Emberizidae, a passerine family now separated by most modern authors from the finches, Fringillidae. This species was first described by Christian Ludwig Brehm.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Buntings (Emberizidae) |
| Species | Emberiza cineracea |
| Species Codes | cinbun1, CIBU |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cinereous Bunting belong to?
The Cinereous Bunting (Emberiza cineracea) belongs to the Old World Buntings family (Emberizidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Cinereous Bunting?
The Cinereous Bunting is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Cinereous Bunting?
The cinereous bunting is a bird in the bunting family Emberizidae, a passerine family now separated by most modern authors from the finches, Fringillidae. This species was first described by Christian Ludwig Brehm....
Where can I report a Cinereous Bunting sighting?
You can log sightings of Cinereous Bunting on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cinbun1, or on iNaturalist.
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