Rock Bunting

Emberiza cia

Order:

Passeriformes

Family:

Emberizidae

Size:

15-16.5 cm

Weight:

17-29 g

Taxonomy:

(E. J. O. Hartert, 1904)

Short Description:

The Rock Bunting (Emberiza cia) is a small passerine bird characterized by its distinctive black and white plumage with chestnut tones. It has a stout bill and a streaked back, often found in rocky habitats.

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

The Rock Bunting is primarily found in mountainous regions, including the Himalayas and Karakoram ranges. It inhabits rocky slopes, cliffs, and alpine meadows at elevations ranging from 1000 to 4000 meters above sea level.

Rock Buntings are predominantly ground feeders, foraging for seeds, insects, and small invertebrates among rocks and vegetation. They are often seen perched on rocks or low shrubs, singing melodious songs to establish territories and attract mates during the breeding season. Outside of breeding season, they may form small flocks for feeding and roosting.