Male © Christopher Sloan eBird S40941566 Macaulay Library ML 101400751
Female © GARY DOUGLAS
Male (Three-streaked) © Nigel Voaden
Male (Cabanis's) © Robert Tizard

Cabanis's Bunting Emberiza cabanisi

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Identification

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Colorful, boldly marked bunting. Note the white eyebrow, broad black face mask, dark back with two white wingbars, and yellow underparts. Males and females are similar, though females are duller, especially on the face. The birds in the southeastern part of the range have a white stripe through the center of the crown, while elsewhere the crown is completely black. Generally uncommon and local in lush woodland, savanna, and forest edge. The loud song consists of up-and-down whistles and trills. Similar to other yellow-breasted buntings, but easily separated by the solidly black ear patch.

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