About the House Bunting
The House Bunting (Emberiza sahari) 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 houbun3 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 sahari |
| Species Codes | houbun3, AHBU, WHBU, HOBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the House Bunting belong to?
The House Bunting (Emberiza sahari) belongs to the Old World Buntings family (Emberizidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the House Bunting?
The House 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 House Bunting sighting?
You can log sightings of House Bunting on eBird (ebird.org) using species code houbun3, 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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