Reed Bunting
Emberiza schoeniclus
About the Reed Bunting
The common reed bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus) is a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae, a group now separated by most modern authors from the finches, Fringillidae. The genus name Emberiza is from Old German Embritz, a bunting. The specific schoeniclus is from Ancient Greek skhoiniklos, a now unknown waterside bird.
Key Facts
- Well-known species with 46,880 recorded observations.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Reed Bunting?
The scientific name of the Reed Bunting is Emberiza schoeniclus.
How many Reed Bunting sightings have been recorded?
46,880 observations of the Reed Bunting have been recorded on iNaturalist.
46,880
observations on iNaturalist
