Painted Bunting
NamePainted Bunting
Common NamePainted Bunting
Scientific NamePasserina ciris
FamilyCardinalidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)16
Plumage DetailsAdult males are unmistakable with a brilliant blue head, a red eye-ring, bright red underparts, and a vivid green back and wings. Females and immatures are much duller, primarily greenish-yellow overall.
Vocalization / CallThe song is a high-pitched, sweet, warbling series of clear, whistled notes. Calls include a sharp 'chip' or 'tsik' sound.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsdense thickets, shrubby areas, woodland edges, coastal scrub, grassy fields
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in two main populations: one in the southeastern United States (Florida, Georgia, Carolinas) and another in the south-central US (Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas). Winters in southern Florida, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Identifying Featuresvibrant multi-colored plumage (male), blue head, red underparts, green back, small size, conical bill
Description
The Painted Bunting is a small, vibrant songbird renowned for the male's strikingly colorful plumage. Despite its bright appearance, it is often shy and can be difficult to spot as it forages for seeds and insects in dense vegetation.
