About the Rustic Bunting
The rustic bunting is a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae, a group now separated by most modern authors from the finches, Fringillidae. The genus name Emberiza is from Old German Embritz, a bunting. The specific rustica is Latin for "rustic, simple".
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Buntings (Emberizidae) |
| Species | Emberiza rustica |
| Species Codes | rusbun, RUBU |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rustic Bunting belong to?
The Rustic Bunting (Emberiza rustica) belongs to the Old World Buntings family (Emberizidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Rustic Bunting?
The Rustic Bunting is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Rustic Bunting?
The rustic bunting is a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae, a group now separated by most modern authors from the finches, Fringillidae. The genus name Emberiza is from Old German Embritz, a bunting. The specific rustica is Latin for \"rustic, simple\"....
Where can I report a Rustic Bunting sighting?
You can log sightings of Rustic Bunting on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rusbun, or on iNaturalist.
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