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Meadow Bunting

Meadow Bunting

Belgium, France, Netherlands, Norway, Russian Federation, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Status
Least Concern

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
dense shrublands, forest understories, and open fields

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
berries, grains, crawling insects, and wild seeds

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
diurnal and crepuscular

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Breeding regions are PAL. Breeding subregions are temperate c, e Palearctic open woods: e Kazakhstan and e Kyrgyzstan through s Russia, Mongolia, ne China to Sakhalin and Kuril Is. (se Russia); in s to n Xinjiang, Yunnan and Zhejiang (nw, sc, se China), Korean Pen., and Hokkaido to Yakushima (n to s Japan). Non breeding regions are some move to lower elevations.
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Meadow Bunting is officially designated as Least Concern. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to dense shrublands, forest understories, and open fields, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of berries, grains, crawling insects, and wild seeds. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a diurnal and crepuscular activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem. The species has a typical natural lifespan of approximately 8 years, allowing it to adapt and mature through structured generational cycles.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Meadow Bunting.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeBelgium, France, Netherlands, Norway, Russian Federation, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Habitat Rangedense shrublands, forest understories, and open fields
Lifespan8 Yrs
StatusLeast Concern
ScientificEmberiza cioides
Registry Info
Lifespan8 years
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyEmberizidae