Crested bunting
Binomial name: Melophus lathami, John Edward Gray, 1831
The crested bunting (Emberiza lathami) is a species of bird in the family Emberizidae, from the northern regions of the Indian Subcontinent stretching eastward to Southeast Asia.
Range
It is found from the Himalayas eastwards to highland areas of Southeast Asia.
Habitat
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland.
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Scientific classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Emberizidae
- Genus
- Melophus
- Species
- Melophus lathami
Synonyms
- Emberiza lathami
Conservation status

Least Concern (IUCN3.1)
Range Map

- Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary
- Chiang Saen District, Chiang Rai
- Doi Inthanon National Park
- Doi Lang
- Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park
- Mae Ai District, Chiang Mai
- Mae Fa Luang District, Chiang Rai
- Mae Taeng District, Chiang Mai
- Nong Bong Khai Non-Hunting Area
- Phu Chi Fa Forest Park