Black-headed Bunting
Emberiza melanocephala
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Emberizidae
About
The black-headed bunting is a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae. It breeds in south-east Europe east to Iran and migrates in winter mainly to India, with some individuals moving further into south-east Asia. Like others in its family, it is found in open grassland habitats where they fly in flocks in search of grains and seed. Adult males are well marked with yellow underparts, chestnut back and a black head. Adult females in breeding plumage look like duller males. In other plumages, they can be hard to separate from the closely related red-headed bunting and natural hybridization occurs between the two species in the zone of overlap of their breeding ranges in northern Iran.
Fun Fact
The longest migration noted from a ringed individual is about 7,000 km.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in agricultural fields and grasslands.
Diet
Food consists of insects when feeding young, and otherwise seeds.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance