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Passerina leclancherii
It measures 11.5 to 12.5 cm. The male has a green crown and orange chest, is blue above and yellow below. The female is grayish green above, wings and tail with blue tint, yellowish below, paler on the throat and belly. Both sexes have a yellow eye ring.
Tropical deciduous forests, shrubs, bushes and abandoned fields.
Spotted on Oct 20, 2012
Submitted on Oct 27, 2012
2 Comments
YES, YOU'RE RIGHT DONNA, THIS BIRD IS ENDEMIC TO MEXICO, GREETINGS DONAA!!!
What a beautiful Orange Breasted Bunting! I understand they are endemic to Mexico, which would explain why I have never seen one in Florida. We do have the very colorful painted bunting though. Thanks for sharing!