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Ortolan

Emberiza hortulana

Critically Endangered

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Ortolan Bunting (Emberiza hortulana) is classified as Critically Endangered (CR) on the IUCN Red List. Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild due to severe population decline and habitat loss.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and temperate coniferous forests spanning the Indomalayan and Palearctic realms.

Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (7 countries). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel)

Species

Emberiza hortulana (Ortolan)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ズアオホオジロ

Chinese 圃鵐

Spanish Escribano Hortelano

French bruant ortolan

German Ortolan

Portuguese Sombria

Russian Садовая овсянка

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ortolan?

The scientific name of Ortolan is Emberiza hortulana. It belongs to the genus Emberiza.

What is the conservation status of Ortolan?

Ortolan (Emberiza hortulana) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Ortolan live?

Ortolan is found in Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (7 countries). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, France, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United Kingdom.

What family does Ortolan belong to?

Ortolan (Emberiza hortulana) belongs to the genus Emberiza, which is part of the taxonomic family Emberizidae.

Is Ortolan endangered?

Yes, Ortolan (Emberiza hortulana) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Ortolan belong to?

Ortolan (Emberiza hortulana) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Ortolan?

The closest relatives of Ortolan in the genus Emberiza include Bambusammer, Bandammer, Bergammer, Blauammer, Braunbürzelammer.