Tristram's Bunting
NameTristram's Bunting
Common NameTristram's Bunting
Scientific NameEmberiza tristrami
FamilyEmberizidae
Wingspan (cm)21.5
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsMales have a distinctive black crown, broad white supercilium, black eye-stripe, and a white malar stripe bordered by black. The back is rufous-chestnut with dark streaking, and the underparts are whitish with rufous streaking on the flanks. Females and immatures are duller with browner markings.
Vocalization / CallThe song is a short, clear, and melodious series of notes. Calls include a sharp 'tsip' or 'zit'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in eastern Siberia, northeastern China, and North Korea. Winters in southern China, Indochina, and parts of Southeast Asia.
Identifying Featuresblack crown, white supercilium, black eye-stripe, white malar stripe, rufous back, streaked flanks
Description
A small, attractive bunting known for its striking head pattern, particularly in males. It typically forages on the ground or in low vegetation, often in dense undergrowth, feeding on seeds and insects.
