Old World buntings

E673387

Old World buntings are a group of small seed-eating passerine birds, mainly found in Europe, Asia, and Africa, known for their conical bills and often brightly patterned plumage.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf bird group
passerine
seed-eating bird
billAdaptation adapted for cracking seeds
breedingSeason spring
summer
class Aves NERFINISHED
clutchSize 3–6 eggs
conservationStatus varies by species
diet insects
seeds
distinguishedFrom New World sparrows
family Emberizidae NERFINISHED
foundInHabitat farmland
grassland
open woodland
scrub
wetlands edges
geographicOrigin Old World
hasCharacteristic conical bill
ground-feeding behavior
often brightly patterned plumage
perching feet
sexual dimorphism in plumage
small body size
includesTaxon cirl bunting NERFINISHED
corn bunting
ortolan bunting
reed bunting
snow bunting
yellowhammer
kingdom Animalia
migrationPattern many species are migratory
some species are resident
nativeTo Africa
Asia NERFINISHED
Europe NERFINISHED
nestLocation on or near the ground
nestType cup-shaped nest
order Passeriformes
phylum Chordata
relatedTo New World sparrows
reproduction egg-laying
socialBehavior often form flocks outside breeding season
taxonRank group
threats agricultural intensification
habitat loss
pesticide use
vocalization simple repetitive songs

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Emberizoidea containsGroup Old World buntings