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Painted Bunting

Passerina ciris

Description:

The male Painted Bunting is often described as the most beautiful bird in North America. Its beautiful colors, dark blue head, green back, red rump and underparts, make it easy to identify. The plumage of female and juvenile Painted Buntings is green and yellow-green, serving as camouflage.

Habitat:

Open grassy area

Notes:

Not the greatest photos, but a great bird! There's an Indigo Bunting in the second photo.

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6 Comments

MayraSpringmann
MayraSpringmann 10 months ago

Beautiful!!!

AntónioGinjaGinja
AntónioGinjaGinja 11 months ago

gorgeous,like in the tropical's,great colourfull bird and great spotting as usual :)

Arun
Arun 11 months ago

nice spotting ...

Liam
Liam 12 months ago

Thanks guys!

Beautiful !

Hemma
Hemma a year ago

Wow!! Amazing colors!

Augusta, Georgia, USA

Lat: 33.39, Long: -81.96

Spotted on May 14, 2012
Submitted on May 17, 2012

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