Orange-breasted Bunting
NameOrange-breasted Bunting
Common NameOrange-breasted Bunting
Scientific NamePasserina leclancherii
FamilyCardinalidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)13.5
Plumage DetailsAdult males display a bright blue head, nape, and upper back, contrasting with vibrant yellow underparts that may have an orange wash on the breast. The wings and tail are blue with darker flight feathers. Females are duller, primarily olive-green with a paler yellow belly.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a rapid, high-pitched, jumbled warble of varied notes. Calls include a sharp 'chip' or 'tseep'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to western Mexico, ranging from southern Sonora south through Jalisco and Michoacán to Oaxaca.
Identifying FeaturesBright blue head (male), Vibrant yellow underparts (male), Small conical bill, Sexual dimorphism
Description
This small, vibrant songbird is known for the male's striking blue and yellow plumage. It typically inhabits arid and semi-arid scrublands and dry forests, foraging for seeds and insects.
