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Ochre-rumped Bunting
- Scientific name
- Emberiza yessoensis
- Family
- Emberizidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Notched
Where it came from
The Ochre-rumped Bunting, scientifically identified as Emberiza yessoensis, was formally described by Robert Swinhoe in 1874. It is a migratory passerine found primarily in East Asia, inhabiting reed beds and marshy environments during its breeding season. Its specific scientific epithet, yessoensis, refers to Yesso, the historical name for the Japanese island of Hokkaido, which served as a significant site for the species' initial documentation and study.
The species is characterized by its distinct physical features, including a noticeably rounded wing shape and a notched tail, which facilitate its maneuverability within dense wetland vegetation. Ornithologists and bird enthusiasts have long prized the bunting for its subtle, earth-toned plumage, which serves as effective camouflage in its natural habitat. While the species faces ongoing conservation challenges due to the destruction of coastal wetlands, it remains a notable subject for ornithological research focused on the biodiversity of Asian reed-bed ecosystems.
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