Description
This original wildlife photograph captures a female Black-headed Bunting (Emberiza melanocephala) in Gujarat, India, showcasing the subtle and elegant plumage of this migratory bunting.
The Black-headed Bunting is a small passerine belonging to the bunting family Emberizidae. Unlike the striking adult male, which develops a black head with yellow underparts and chestnut colouring, the female has a considerably more subdued appearance. Female birds are generally characterized by pale fulvous-brown upperparts and pale underparts with a soft yellowish tone.
Product Details
- Common Name: Black-headed Bunting
- Scientific Name: Emberiza melanocephala
- Alternative Name: Black-headed Bunting
- Bird Group: Bunting / Passerine
- Family: Emberizidae
- Sex: Female
- Behaviour: Natural Behaviour
- Location: Gujarat, India
- Status in Gujarat: Winter Migrant
- Habitat: Open grasslands, agricultural fields, scrubland, cultivated areas and other open landscapes
- Diet: Mainly seeds and grains, along with other available food
- Global Conservation Status: Least Concern (LC)
- Indian Protection: Schedule II
- Photographer: Amarjeetsinh Jhala
- Photography Type: Bird & Wildlife Photography
Female Black-headed Bunting
The female Black-headed Bunting can be particularly interesting for bird photographers because its understated plumage differs considerably from the boldly marked breeding male.
During winter, Black-headed Buntings occur in India after migrating from their breeding range in southeastern Europe and western/central Asia. They are associated with open habitats such as grasslands and agricultural areas and may gather in flocks while feeding on seeds and grains.
Black-headed Bunting in Gujarat
Gujarat is an important part of the species’ winter range. The 2025 Gujarat bird checklist records Black-headed Bunting (Emberiza melanocephala) as a winter migrant, with a global conservation status of Least Concern and protection under Schedule II.
The species is associated with open countryside, cultivated land, grasslands and scrubby habitats during its wintering period. This makes Gujarat a valuable region for observing and photographing migratory buntings.
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