Rustic Bunting
NameRustic Bunting
Common NameRustic Bunting
Scientific NameEmberiza rustica
FamilyEmberizidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)13.75
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsMales in breeding plumage have a striking black head with a prominent white supercilium and moustachial stripe, a rusty breast band, and rusty flanks with dark streaks. The back is streaked brown, and the underparts are white. Females and non-breeding males are duller but retain the rusty tones and head pattern.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a clear, ringing 'tink' or 'tsip'. The song is a short, sweet, and somewhat melancholic warbling phrase.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across the northern Palearctic, from Scandinavia eastward through Siberia. Winters primarily in East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea.
Identifying FeaturesBlack head with white supercilium and moustachial stripe (males), Rusty breast band and flanks, Streaked brown back, White underparts
Description
The Rustic Bunting is a small passerine bird known for its distinctive head pattern and rusty flanks. It typically forages on the ground for insects and seeds, often found in damp, forested areas.
