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[HBW - BirdLife (v3)] |
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| Species Details [Taxonomy: HBW - BirdLife (v3)] |
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Socotra Bunting* |
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Emberiza socotrana |
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Description (10)
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Socotra Bunting
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Other Names (World)
Socotra Bunting, Socotra Mountain Bunting
Family
Emberizidae (Old World Buntings)
Size
13 cm
First Described (Guide)
(Ogilvie-Grant & Forbes, 1899)
Habitat
Highland areas, rugged terrain with cliffs and boulders in the vicinity of granite peaks with relatively luxuriant vegetation dominated, at least locally, by Hypericum and Cocculus shrubs, alpine meadow-like habitat, ledges of steep precipices, in areas of short grass, boulder-strewn areas with short scrub and scattered trees and near the shore. From 500 - 1,200 m.
Yemen (B) (NB).
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is 250 - 999 (2010) and stable.
Status NT
Habitat destruction and degradation, predation by introduced mammals, are the main threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Habits
Sometimes associates with Cinnamon-breasted Bunting (Emberiza tahapisi).
Voice
A high, thin whistle (sometimes repeated two or three times) followed by soft gurgle, 'tseep ... guruguruguru'.
Subspecies
No subspecies.
Similar Species
Cinnamon-breasted Bunting (Emberiza tahapisi) which has dark wing-coverts, black throat, darker underparts, and lacks whitish band across lower back.
References
See References.
Files:
BirdLife International
For more information about the Socotra Bunting see...  BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
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