Buntings

44 species

The buntings are small seed-eating birds with stubby, conical bills. They can be found in Europe, Asia, and Africa. Some species are migratory, while others remain in their native range throughout the year. These birds are usually seen alone, in pairs, or in family groups. They typically forage on the ground searching for various seeds and feed their young with insects. Depending on the species buntings nest at ground level or low in a bush and lay from 2 to 6 eggs.
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The buntings are small seed-eating birds with stubby, conical bills. They can be found in Europe, Asia, and Africa. Some species are migratory, while others remain in their native range throughout the year. These birds are usually seen alone, in pairs, or in family groups. They typically forage on the ground searching for various seeds and feed their young with insects. Depending on the species buntings nest at ground level or low in a bush and lay from 2 to 6 eggs.
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