Lark-like Bunting
Emberiza impetuani
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Emberizidae
Lark-like Bunting.
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Emberiza impetuani
Category
birds
Family
Emberizidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 15.1 g (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding lark-like bunting in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: canopy foraging 60%, mid-level vegetation 40%.
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
Zimbabwe
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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