Cabanis's Bunting
NameCabanis's Bunting
Common NameCabanis's Bunting
Scientific NameEmberiza cabanisi
FamilyEmberizidae
Wingspan (cm)24
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)21.5
Plumage DetailsMales have bright yellow underparts, a black crown, a prominent white supercilium, a black eye-stripe, and a white malar stripe. The back is streaked brown, and the dark wings feature two distinct white wing-bars. Females and immatures are duller with less defined head markings.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a high-pitched, thin 'tseep' or 'tsit'. The song is a short, rapid, jumbled series of notes, often concluding with a trill.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across sub-Saharan Africa, from West Africa (e.g., Sierra Leone, Guinea) eastward to Ethiopia and southward to Angola, Zambia, and Mozambique.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow underparts, Black and white head pattern (black crown, white supercilium, black eye-stripe, white malar stripe), Two prominent white wing-bars, Streaked brown back
Description
This medium-sized bunting is characterized by its bright yellow underparts and a striking black and white head pattern. It typically forages on the ground or in low vegetation, feeding on a mixed diet of seeds and insects.
