Little Bunting
NameLittle Bunting
Common NameLittle Bunting
Scientific NameEmberiza pusilla
FamilyEmberizidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)14.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are streaky brown, with darker streaks on the mantle and back. Underparts are whitish with fine dark streaking on the flanks and breast. The head features distinctive rufous cheeks bordered by dark malar stripes, a pale eye-ring, and a dark crown with a pale central stripe.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a sharp 'zik' or 'tsik'. The song is a simple, rapid series of notes, often described as 'tsee-tsee-tsee-tsee-tsee'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across northern Eurasia, from Scandinavia eastward through Siberia. Winters primarily in southern Asia, extending from northern India to southern China and Southeast Asia.
Identifying Featuressmall size, rufous cheeks, pale eye-ring, dark crown stripes, streaky brown plumage
Description
The Little Bunting is a small, streaky passerine bird, often found foraging on the ground in dense vegetation. It is characterized by its distinctive facial pattern and overall brown plumage.
