Cabanis's Bunting
Emberiza cabanisi
Points
15
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Emberizidae
Cabanis's Bunting.
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Emberiza cabanisi
Category
birds
Family
Emberizidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 24.9 g (EltonTraits).
Points
15 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding cabanis's bunting in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: canopy foraging 80%, mid-level vegetation 20%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: seeds 60%; invertebrates 30%; other plant material 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
Zimbabwe
Mozambique
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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