Jankowski’s Bunting
Emberiza jankowskii
ENEndangered
- Family
- Old World Buntings (Emberizidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
Jankowski's bunting or rufous-backed bunting (Emberiza jankowskii) is a species of bird in the family Emberizidae.
It breeds in the Russian Far East, Manchuria and far northeastern Korea, where its natural habitats are temperate shrubland and grassland. In 2020 it was discovered to be breeding in Mongolia. The species is threatened by habitat loss, caused by overgrazing and changes in agriculture.
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Range and habitat
Breeds northeastern China and far northeastern Korea; winters to east-central China.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Jankowski's bunting
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.