Kingdom: Animalia | Phylum: Chordata | Class: Aves | Order: Passeriformes | Family: Cardinalidae | Genus: Passerina | Species: Passerina cyanea
Indigo Bunting
The Indigo Bunting is a small, vibrantly colored finch known for the striking blue plumage of the male during breeding season.
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Plumage & appearance
Adult males in breeding plumage are a brilliant, iridescent blue. Females and non-breeding males are a dull brown with streaky undersides.
Ecological significance
Indigo Buntings play a role in seed dispersal through their diet and contribute to the food chain as prey for larger birds and animals.
Conservation status
Least Concern
Observation tips
Look for Indigo Buntings in brushy areas, along forest edges, and in open woodlands. Listen for the male's cheerful, high-pitched song, which is often sung from a high perch.