Socotra Bunting

Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss.

The Socotra Bunting is classified as Vulnerable (VU), considered to be facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.

The Socotra Bunting (Emberiza socotrana) is a species of bird in the Emberizidae family. It is endemic to Yemen. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Emberiza socotrana. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 25 July 2007. More

Dixem Plateau in search of the elusive Socotra Bunting that we couldn’t find on our last visit there. On our way to Dixem we 3 Sooty Gulls were noted along the coast, and at higher elevation we stooped to observe Socotra Warbler 3, Socotra Sunbird 2, Somali Starling 2. More

With its boldly striped black and white head, the Socotra bunting has an unmistakable appearance. The plumage on the body is orangey-brown on top, white with a reddish wash below, and when in flight, a white band across the lower back can be seen ... More

With its boldly striped black and white head, the Socotra bunting has an unmistakable appearance. The plumage on the body is orangey-brown on top, white with a reddish wash below, and when in flight, a white band across the lower back can be seen (2). The short conical bill, longish tail and pointed wings are characteristic attributes of birds belonging to the Emberizidae family (3) (4). Female Socotra buntings can be distinguished from males by their somewhat duller plumage. More

Socotra Bunting The Socotra Bunting (Emberiza socotrana) is a species of bird in the Emberizidae family. It is endemic to Yemen.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss. See more at Wikipedia.org... More

Ecology: The Socotra Bunting breeds in highlands probably at 500-1,200 m, apparently preferring rugged terrain with cliffs and boulders in the vicinity of granite peaks9. In these areas it occurs within relatively luxuriant vegetation dominated, at least locally, by Hypericum and Cocculus shrubs, but also in alpine meadow-like habitat9. It has been observed foraging on ledges of steep precipices, in areas of short grass, boulder-strewn areas with short scrub and scattered trees but also near the shore in the non-breeding season9. More

and rare Socotra bunting (estimated at 1,000 pairs). The Shebahon viewpoint gives a fabulous vista overlooking Daerhu canyon where we will see unusual yet beautiful rock formations. We will then make our way down to the Wadi in the canyon for lunch and an easy-going walk and maybe also to swim in the freshwater pools in the Wadi. After lunch, we will prepare our way to a very expensive beach of Aomak in the Indian Ocean. Dinner and overnight will be at Aomak beach. More

Socotra Bunting is sometimes recorded from higher sections of the track. The road terminates at a small settlement, around which Socotra Warbler can be found, although it does occur in small numbers anywhere along the access road. Socotra Starling is also present in the area, but not common. A few pairs of Socotra Buzzard are regularly seen and heard. Some of us found the very impressive purple tarantula Monocentropus balfouri here. More