The crested bunting (Emberiza lathami) is a species of bird in the family Emberizidae.
| Crested bunting | |
|---|---|
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| Male in Mangaon, Maharashtra, India | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Emberizidae |
| Genus: | Emberiza |
| Species: | E. lathami |
| Binomial name | |
| Emberiza lathami Gray, JE, 1831 | |
| Synonyms | |
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Distribution and habitat
It is found from the Himalayas eastwards to highland areas of Southeast Asia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland.
Gallery
Crested bunting Melophus lathami
Taken in Melghat Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra, India - 10 February 2010
Crested bunting photographed at Sinhagad Fort, Pune, India on 27 June 2010
Crested bunting photographed at Saswad-Veer-Lonand Road, Pune, India on 17 SEP 2022
References
External links
- Image at ADW Archived 2008-12-02 at the Wayback Machine
