About the Yellow-browed Bunting
The yellow-browed bunting is a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae, a group now separated by most modern taxonomists from the finches (Fringillidae). The genus name Emberiza is from Old German Embritz, a bunting. The specific chrysophrys is from Ancient Greek khrusophrus, "golden-browed".
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Buntings (Emberizidae) |
| Species | Emberiza chrysophrys |
| Species Codes | yebbun1, YBWB, YBBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-browed Bunting belong to?
The Yellow-browed Bunting (Emberiza chrysophrys) belongs to the Old World Buntings family (Emberizidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-browed Bunting?
The yellow-browed bunting is a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae, a group now separated by most modern taxonomists from the finches (Fringillidae). The genus name Emberiza is from Old German Embritz, a bunting. The specific chrysophrys is from Ancient Greek khrusophrus, \"golden-browed...
Where can I report a Yellow-browed Bunting sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-browed Bunting on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yebbun1, or on iNaturalist.
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