Indigo Bunting
NameIndigo Bunting
Common NameIndigo Bunting
Scientific NamePasserina cyanea
FamilyCardinalidae
Wingspan (cm)20.5
Length (cm)13.25
Weight (g)15
Plumage DetailsAdult males are entirely brilliant cerulean blue, appearing iridescent in good light and darker in poor light. They have a bright yellow-orange conical bill with a dark culmen. Females are plain brown with faint streaking and a yellowish bill.
Vocalization / CallMales sing a high-pitched, sweet, warbling song, often described as 'sweet-sweet, where-where, here-here, see-it, see-it'. Calls include a sharp 'spik' or 'chip' note.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across eastern North America, from southern Canada to the Gulf Coast. Winters in southern Florida, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Identifying FeaturesVibrant blue plumage (males), Bright yellow-orange conical bill, Small size, Warbling song
Description
A small, vibrant blue songbird, the male Indigo Bunting is unmistakable with its brilliant cerulean plumage and conical bill. They are often found in brushy areas and forest edges, where males sing their distinctive warbling song from prominent perches.
