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Ortolan Bunting

Emberiza hortulana

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Emberizidae ›Genus: Emberiza

About

The ortolan (Emberiza hortulana) or ortolan bunting, is a bird in the bunting family Emberizidae, a passerine family now separated by most modern scholars from the finches, Fringillidae. The genus name Emberiza is from Old German Embritz, a bunting. The specific hortulana is from the Italian name, ortolana, for this bird. The English Ortolan is derived from Middle French hortolan, "gardener".

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ortolan Bunting?
The scientific name of Ortolan Bunting is Emberiza hortulana.
What kingdom does Ortolan Bunting belong to?
Ortolan Bunting belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Ortolan Bunting belong to?
Ortolan Bunting belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Ortolan Bunting belong to?
Ortolan Bunting belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Ortolan Bunting belong to?
Ortolan Bunting belongs to the order Passeriformes.
What family does Ortolan Bunting belong to?
Ortolan Bunting belongs to the family Emberizidae.
What genus does Ortolan Bunting belong to?
Ortolan Bunting belongs to the genus Emberiza.