Grey Bunting
Emberiza variabilis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyEmberizidae (Old World Buntings)
- GenusEmberiza (Old World Buntings)
- SpeciesEmberiza variabilis (Grey Bunting)
About the Grey Bunting
The grey bunting (Emberiza variabilis) is a species of bird in the family Emberizidae. It breeds in southern Kamchatka, Sakhalin, Kuril Islands and northern Japan, it migrates to southern Japan and the Nansei archipelago. Its natural habitats are boreal forests and temperate forests. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Grey Bunting in Nikko National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nikko National Park | 🇯🇵 Japan |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Grey Bunting in Nikko National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Grey Bunting sighting in Nikko National Park, based on 17 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Grey Bunting in Nikko National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Grey Bunting in Nikko National Park in our monthly data.