Golden-breasted Bunting
Emberiza flaviventris
Points
10
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernCommon to spot
birds • Emberizidae
Golden-breasted Bunting.
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Emberiza flaviventris
Category
birds
Family
Emberizidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 18.2 g (EltonTraits).
Points
10 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding golden-breasted 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
South Africa
Namibia
Botswana
Mozambique
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.