Rose-bellied Bunting
NameRose-bellied Bunting
Common NameRose-bellied Bunting
Scientific NamePasserina rositae
FamilyCardinalidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)14
Plumage DetailsAdult males are entirely brilliant azure blue over the head, back, wings, and tail. They feature a black loral patch and a prominent white eye-ring. The lower belly and undertail coverts are a contrasting rosy-pink to reddish-orange. Females are dull olive-green above and paler yellowish-green below.
Vocalization / CallThe song is a rapid, jumbled series of varied, high-pitched notes, often described as a chattering warble. Calls include a sharp 'chip' or 'tchip' note.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, desert
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to a restricted region of southern Mexico, primarily found on the Pacific slope of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec in Oaxaca and Chiapas.
Identifying FeaturesBright azure blue plumage (male), Rosy-pink to reddish-orange belly (male), Black loral patch (male), White eye-ring (male), Small size, Conical bill
Description
The Rose-bellied Bunting is a small, vibrant songbird endemic to southern Mexico. Males are strikingly colored with brilliant blue plumage and a distinctive rosy-pink belly, while females are duller olive-green. They typically forage for seeds and insects in dense, arid scrub and dry forest habitats.
