Rustic Bunting

Emberiza rustica

Order

PASSERIFORMES

Family

Sparrows (Emberizidae)

Code 4

RUBU

Code 6

EMBRUS

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Cone
Eye Color: Brown to dark brown.
Head Pattern: Eyeline, Unique pattern
Crown Color: Black
Forehead Color: Black
Nape Color: Black and white.
Throat Color: White
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 15-15 cm (5.75-6 in)
Weight: 23 g (0.8 oz)
Size: 2. Small (5 - 9 in)
Color Primary: Brown, Rufous or Rust
Underparts: White with red-brown breast and streaking on sides and flanks.
Upperparts: Red-brown with black streaking.
Back Pattern: Striped or streaked
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Short flights., Alternates several rapid wing beats with wings pulled to sides.
Wingspan Range: 23-24 cm (9-9.5 in)
Wing Shape: Pointed-Wings
Tail Shape: Rounded Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Dark brown with white outer feathers.
Under Tail: Dark brown with white outer feathers.
Leg Color: Pink

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