About the Yellow Bunting
The yellow bunting or Japanese yellow bunting is a passerine bird of eastern Asia in the bunting family Emberizidae. It is threatened by habitat loss, the use of pesticides and trapping for the cagebird industry.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Buntings (Emberizidae) |
| Species | Emberiza sulphurata |
| Species Codes | yelbun1, JYBU, YEBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow Bunting belong to?
The Yellow Bunting (Emberiza sulphurata) belongs to the Old World Buntings family (Emberizidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Yellow Bunting?
The yellow bunting or Japanese yellow bunting is a passerine bird of eastern Asia in the bunting family Emberizidae. It is threatened by habitat loss, the use of pesticides and trapping for the cagebird industry....
Where can I report a Yellow Bunting sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow Bunting on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yelbun1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
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