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Reed Bunting

Emberiza schoeniclus · Species of bird
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
reebun, REBU, CRBU

About the Reed Bunting

The common reed bunting, or simply reed bunting, is a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae. This species breeds throughout Europe and much of the Palearctic region. While most individuals migrate south in winter, those in the milder south and west of the range are resident. It is a common sight in reedbeds, but also breeds in drier open areas such as moorland and arable land. For example, it inhabits purple moor grass and rush pastures, which are designated as a Biodiversity Action Plan habitat in the UK. It occurs on poorly drained neutral and acid soils of the lowlands and upland fringe.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyOld World Buntings (Emberizidae)
SpeciesEmberiza schoeniclus
Species Codesreebun, REBU, CRBU

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Reed Bunting belong to?

The Reed Bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus) belongs to the Old World Buntings family (Emberizidae), in the order Passeriformes.

How can I identify the Reed Bunting?

The common reed bunting, or simply reed bunting, is a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae. This species breeds throughout Europe and much of the Palearctic region. While most individuals migrate south in winter, those in the milder south and west of the range are resident. It is a commo...

Where can I report a Reed Bunting sighting?

You can log sightings of Reed Bunting on eBird (ebird.org) using species code reebun, or on iNaturalist.