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Crested Bunting

Melophus lathami

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Size:

14-16 centimeters

Weight:

15 to 20 grams

Taxonomy:

Gray, JE, 1831

Short Description:

The crested bunting (Melophus lathami) is a species of bird in the family Emberizidae, from South and Southeast Asia. It is usually considered monotypic in its genus, but some taxonomists place it in the genus Emberiza. It is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Laos, Burma, Nepal, Pakistan, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland. Resident Himalayan foothills and hills of NE and C lndia. Always has crest and chestnut on wing and tail; tail lacks white. Male has bluish-black head and body (with paler fringes when fresh). Female and first-winter mala streaked on upperparts and breast; first-winter male darter and mora heavily streaked than female, with olive-grey ground colour to underparts. Yalca Gall is a tip or pink. song is a tsri-tsri-tsf.tsu-tsu-tsu. HH Dry rocky and grassy hillsides, and terraced cultivation.  In Pakistan typically found in subtropical Pine Zone and open terraced hillsides. A healthy population is recorded in Margallas recently.

Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast
Attock,Jhelum,Rawalpindi,Abbottabad,Haripur,Swat
Crested Buntings are typically solitary or found in pairs during the breeding season. They forage on the ground for seeds, grains, and insects. Their breeding season spans from April to August, during which they build cup-shaped nests in low bushes or on the ground. They are known for their melodious songs, especially during the breeding season, which they use to attract mates and establish territories.
Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast

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