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File:Cape Bunting, Emberiza capensis at Marakele National Park, South Africa (7789907776).jpg

Cape Bunting

Cape Bunting

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The Cape Bunting is a common and widespread bunting species in Southern Africa, characterized by its streaky brown plumage and a distinctive grey head with a white supercilium.
Where to spot
Widespread across Southern Africa, including South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini, Namibia, and Botswana. Found in rocky hillsides, open scrub, fynbos, and gardens.
How to spot
Look for it foraging on the ground or perched on rocks and bushes. The grey head with white eyebrow and streaky body are good identification marks. Listen for its short, musical song.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Breeding is typically from August to December, during which males are more vocal and visible.
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File:Cape Bunting, Emberiza capensis at Marakele National Park, South Africa (7789909152).jpg
File:Cape Bunting, Emberiza capensis at Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve, Gauteng, South Africa.jpg
File:Cape Bunting, Emberiza capensis at Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve, Gauteng, South Africa (15227754205).jpg
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File:Cape Bunting, Emberiza capensis at Marakele National Park, South Africa (7789907776).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cape Bunting, Emberiza capensis at Marakele National Park, South Africa (7789909152).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cape Bunting, Emberiza capensis at Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve, Gauteng, South Africa.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cape Bunting, Emberiza capensis at Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve, Gauteng, South Africa (15227754205).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cape bunting (Emberiza capensis).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Emberiza capensis ssp. capensis.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Emberiza capensis ssp. capensis Flipphi 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Emberiza capensis ssp. limpopoensis.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Despite its name, its range extends far beyond the Cape, making it one of the most familiar buntings across Southern Africa.
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