StatusIntroduced
RarityUncommon
Height16 cm
Weight25 g
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Did You Know?
2 Facts1
"Cirl buntings are named after their call, which sounds like "zirl" in Italian."
Field Guide
Cirl Bunting
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The cirl bunting, introduced to New Zealand in the 19th century, is a small, sparrow-sized songbird with a distinctive appearance now found mainly in the South Island.
Distribution Map
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Diet
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