The Wildebeest's guide to South Africa
Golden-breasted Bunting
Afrikaans name: Rooirugstreepkoppie
The Golden-breasted Bunting is often seen on the ground
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Emberiza flaviventris
The Golden-breasted Bunting is found in many countries in sub-Saharan Africa. In South Africa it is found in most of the eastern and northern portions of the country.
It is found in woodland and savanna and other more open bushveld areas.
Seeds form the major portion of the Golden-breasted Buntings diet but it does eat some insects.
Photo © Steven Herbert
They make a nest in a fork in a bush or tree. Up to 5 eggs are laid.
The Golden-breasted Bunting is a beautiful and attractive bird. It can often be seen alongside the road in bushveld game reserves although it tends to keep its back towards you.
Roberts Birds Names by Edition
| Edition | Roberts nr | Scientific name |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 874 | Emberiza flaviventris flaviventris |
| 2nd | 874 | Emberiza flaviventris |
| 3rd | 874 | Emberiza flaviventris |
| 4th | 874 | Emberiza flaviventris |
| 5th | 884 | Emberiza flaviventris |
| 6th | 884 | Emberiza flaviventris |
| 7th | 949 | Emberiza flaviventris |
| Edition | Roberts nr | English name |
|---|---|---|
| 7th | 947 | Cinnamon-breasted Bunting |
| 1st | 874 | Red-backed Yellow Bunting |
| 2nd | 874 | Golden-breasted Bunting |
| 3rd | 874 | Golden-breasted Bunting |
| 4th | 874 | Golden-breasted Bunting |
| 5th | 884 | Goldenbreasted Bunting |
| 6th | 884 | Goldenbreasted Bunting |
| 7th | 949 | Golden-breasted Bunting |
| Edition | Roberts nr | Afrikaans name |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 874 | Rooirug-geel-streepkoppie |
| 2nd | 874 | Rooirug-geel Streepkoppie |
| 3rd | 874 | Rooirug-geel-streepkoppie |
| 4th | 874 | Rooirug-geel-streepkoppie |
| 5th | 884 | Rooirugstreepkoppie |
| 6th | 884 | Rooirugstreepkoppie |
| 7th | 949 | Rooirugstreepkoppie |
References and further reading
The Birds of South Africa - 1st Edition - Author: Dr. Austin Roberts - Published: 1949 - Page: 373Wildlife of Southern Africa - Author: Martin Withers and David Hosking - Published: 2011 - Page: 188
Sasol Birds of Southern Africa - 1st Edition - Author: Ian Sinclair et al. - Published: 1993 - Page: 410
Sasol Birds of Southern Africa - 4th Edition - Author: Ian Sinclair et al. - Published: 2011 - Page: 446
Southern African Bird Names Explained - Author: Charles Clinning - Published: 1989 - Page: 52
Roberts Birds of Southern Africa - 5th Edition - Author: Gordon Lindsay Maclean - Published: 1985 - Page: 788
Roberts Birds of Southern Africa - 6th Edition - Author: Gordon Lindsay Maclean - Published: 1993 - Page: 788
Roberts Birds of South Africa - 2nd edition - Author: McLachlan and Liversidge - Published: 1957 - Page: 469
Roberts Birds of South Africa - 4th Edition - Author: McLachlan and Liversidge - Published: 1981 - Page: 616
Roberts Birds of South Africa - 3rd Edition - Author: McLachlan and Liversidge - Published: 1975 - Page: 604
Newmans Birds of Southern Africa - 7th Edition - Author: Ken Newman - Published: 2000 - Page: 442
Roberts Bird Guide - Author: Hugh Chittenden - Published: 2007 - Page: 352
Illustrated Guide to the Game Parks and Nature Reserves of SA - 2nd edn - Author: Readers Digest - Published: 1991 - Page: 413
Newmans Birds of Southern Africa - 1st Edition - Author: Ken Newman - Published: 1984 - Page: 442
Ian Sinclairs Field Guide to the Birds of Southern Africa - 2nd Edition - Author: Ian Sinclair - Published: 1988 - Page: 330
Field Guide to the Birds of Kruger National Park - Author: Ian Sinclair and Ian Whyte - Published: 1991 - Page: 228
Collins Illustrated Checklist - Birds of Southern Africa - 1st edition - Author: Ber van Perlo - Published: 1999 - Page: 77
Everyones Guide to South African Birds - Author: John Sinclair and John Mendelsohn - Published: 1987 - Page: 72
Birds of the Transkei - Author: C.D. Quickelberge - Published: 1989 - Page: 122
Birds of the Transvaal - Author: Tarboton, Kemp and Kemp - Published: 1987 - Page: 276
Bird Atlas of Natal - Author: Digby Cyrus and Nigel Robson - Published: 1980 - Page: 293
Birds of Southern Africa - Kruger National Park - Author: Kenneth Newman - Published: 1985 - Page: 228
Birds of the Natal Drakensberg Park - Author: Robin Little and William Bainbridge - Published: 1992 - Page: 122
A First Guide to South African Birds - 7th Edition - Author: Leonard Gill - Published: 1975 - Page: 18
A Field Guide to the Birds of Southern Africa - 2nd Edition - Author: O.P.M. Prozesky - Published: 1983 - Page: 330
A First Guide to South African Birds - 6th Edition - Author: Leonard Gill - Published: 1959 - Page: 18
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