Listen to the Cape bunting
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About the Cape bunting
The Cape bunting is a bird in the family Emberizidae (order Passeriformes). Its conservation status on the IUCN Red List is “least concern”. Adults weigh around 2 g.
What does the Cape bunting sound like?
Most birds have two kinds of vocalisation: songs, which are learned or innate phrases delivered mainly in spring and summer, and calls – brief contact, alarm and begging notes heard all year round. Listening for both helps with identification.
From Wikipedia
The Cape bunting (Emberiza capensis) is a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae.
Related birds in the genus Emberiza
More from the family Emberizidae
Frequently asked questions
What does a Cape bunting sound like?
You can hear 1 recording of the Cape bunting on this page. Most birds have two kinds of vocalisation: songs, which are learned or innate phrases delivered mainly in spring and summer, and calls – brief contact, alarm and begging notes heard all year round.
Is the Cape bunting endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Cape bunting as “least concern”.
What family does the Cape bunting belong to?
The Cape bunting (Emberiza capensis) belongs to the family Emberizidae in the order Passeriformes.
Sources & credits
- Cape Bunting (Emberiza capensis) (W1CDR0000367 BD33) – CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Wikidata Q3726265 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Cape bunting – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo by Todd Boland from St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada – CC BY-SA 2.0