Golden-breasted Bunting

Afrikaans name: Rooirugstreepkoppie

The Golden-breasted Bunting is often seen on the ground

Photo © Steven Herbert

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: 373

Wildlife of Southern Africa - Author: Martin Withers and David Hosking - Published: 2011 - Page: 188

Roberts Birds of Southern Africa - 6th Edition - Author: Gordon Lindsay Maclean - Published: 1993 - Page: 788

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 South Africa - 3rd Edition - Author: McLachlan and Liversidge - Published: 1975 - Page: 604

Roberts Birds of South Africa - 4th Edition - Author: McLachlan and Liversidge - Published: 1981 - Page: 616

Newman s Birds of Southern Africa - 1st Edition - Author: Ken Newman - Published: 1984 - Page: 442

Newman s Birds of Southern Africa - 7th Edition - Author: Ken Newman - Published: 2000 - Page: 442

Roberts Bird Guide - Author: Hugh Chittenden - Published: 2007 - Page: 352

Roberts Birds of South Africa - 2nd edition - Author: McLachlan and Liversidge - Published: 1957 - Page: 469

Ian Sinclair s 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

Illustrated Guide to the Game Parks and Nature Reserves of SA - 2nd edn - Author: Reader s Digest - Published: 1991 - Page: 413

Birds of the Natal Drakensberg Park - Author: Robin Little and William Bainbridge - Published: 1992 - Page: 122

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

Collins Illustrated Checklist - Birds of Southern Africa - 1st edition - Author: Ber van Perlo - Published: 1999 - Page: 77

Everyone s Guide to South African Birds - Author: John Sinclair and John Mendelsohn - Published: 1987 - Page: 72

Birds of the Kruger and other National Parks - Volume 3 - Author: National Parks Board - Published: 1974 - Page: 26

Bird Atlas of Natal - Author: Digby Cyrus and Nigel Robson - Published: 1980 - Page: 293

Birds of Africa south of the Sahara - Author: Ian Sinclair and Peter Ryan - Published: 2003 - Page: 728

Birds of Southern Africa - Kruger National Park - Author: Kenneth Newman - Published: 1985 - Page: 228

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

A First Guide to South African Birds - 7th Edition - Author: Leonard Gill - Published: 1975 - Page: 18

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