AnAge entry for Emberiza melanocephala

Classification (HAGRID: 00717)

Taxonomy: Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Aves (Taxon entry)
            Order: Passeriformes
                Family: Emberizidae
                    Genus: Emberiza
Species: Emberiza melanocephala
Common name: Black-headed bunting

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity: 11 years (wild)
Source: ref. 972
Sample size: Medium
Data quality: Acceptable
Observations: No observations are presently available

Life history traits (averages)

: No information is available on life history. Please contact us if you wish to suggest or contribute data.

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

[0972] Wasser and Sherman (2010), Avian longevities and their interpretation under evolutionary theories of senescence
[0820] John Dunning (2008), CRC Handbook of Avian Body Masses

External Resources

Integrated Taxonomic Information System: ITIS 554227
Animal Diversity Web: ADW account (if available)
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NCBI Taxonomy: Taxonomy ID 357696
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