About the Ortolan Bunting
The Ortolan Bunting (Emberiza hortulana) 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 ortbun1 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 hortulana |
| Species Codes | ortbun1, ORBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ortolan Bunting belong to?
The Ortolan Bunting (Emberiza hortulana) belongs to the Old World Buntings family (Emberizidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Ortolan Bunting?
The Ortolan 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 Ortolan Bunting sighting?
You can log sightings of Ortolan Bunting on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ortbun1, 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
5,291
iNat Observations
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