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Passerina ciris
Example of an After Second Year male in his colorful plumage.
"Painted Buntings breed in dense brush, often adjacent to thick, grassy areas or woodland edges. During migration and winter they favor dense, weedy habitats as well as the understory of semi-open forest." -All About Birds
Spotted during my summer internship at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area.
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