Black-headed Bunting (Emberiza melanocephala) गेंहू चिड़िया, गंदम, काला सिर बोलि, काला माथा गंदम - Birds Around Me 0157

The Black-headed Bunting, known in Hindi as गेंहू चिड़िया, गंदम, काला सिर बोलि, and काला माथा गंदम, is a striking migratory bird that brightens India’s farmlands during the winter months. Breeding males are unmistakable, with a jet-black head, chestnut back, and bright yellow underparts that glow in the sunlight. Females and non-breeding males are more subdued, with grey-brown plumage and paler yellow below, but they retain the same sparrow-like charm.  

Black-headed Bunting (Emberiza melanocephala) गेंहू चिड़िया, गंदम, काला सिर बोलि, काला माथा गंदम 
Jabalpur, April 2025

The Black-headed Bunting breeds in southeastern Europe and western Asia, migrating to India, Pakistan, and Nepal during winter. In India, it is commonly seen in open fields, grasslands, and agricultural landscapes, especially in wheat-growing regions. Its Hindi names गेंहू चिड़िया and गंदम directly connect it to these farmlands, where flocks forage for grains and seeds.  

This bunting is highly gregarious, often forming large flocks that feed together on the ground. It has a cheerful, sparrow-like call and is constantly active, hopping and fluttering among crops. During migration, it travels long distances, covering thousands of kilometers to reach the Indian subcontinent.  

Hindi Names of Black-headed Bunting (Emberiza melanocephala): गेंहू चिड़िया, गंदम, काला सिर बोलि, काला माथा गंदम

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Black-headed Bunting (Emberiza melanocephala) गेंहू चिड़िया, गंदम, काला सिर बोलि, काला माथा गंदम 
Jabalpur, April 2025