The Cape Bunting forages on the ground for seeds, fruit, and small animals. The male has a gray streaked head and reddish wings.
The male has a streaked gray head, a pale eyebrow, and reddish areas on the wings. The female is similar but has buffier streaks.
It forages on the ground for seeds, fruit, insects, and spiders. It is often alone or in pairs; family groups may appear during the breeding season.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.