Meadow Bunting
NameMeadow Bunting
Common NameMeadow Bunting
Scientific NameEmberiza cioides
FamilyEmberizidae
Wingspan (cm)24
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)20.5
Plumage DetailsAdult males have a chestnut crown and ear coverts, a prominent white supercilium, a black eye-stripe, and a white throat. A broad chestnut band crosses the breast, and the flanks are streaked brown. The back is streaked brown, and the belly is white. Females are similar but generally duller.
Vocalization / CallThe song is a clear, high-pitched, somewhat metallic series of notes, often described as 'tsi-tsi-tsu-tsu-tswee'. Calls include a sharp 'tchip' or 'zit'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, forest, mountain, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across East Asia, including eastern Siberia, Mongolia, China, Korea, and Japan.
Identifying Featureschestnut crown, white supercilium, black eye-stripe, white throat, chestnut breast band, streaked back
Description
The Meadow Bunting is a medium-sized bunting characterized by its distinctive head pattern and streaked plumage. It typically forages on the ground for seeds and insects, often found in open habitats.
