Indigo bunting
Passerina cyanea
The indigo bunting (Passerina cyanea) is a small seed-eating bird in the cardinal family, Cardinalidae.
About the Indigo bunting
The indigo bunting (Passerina cyanea) is a small seed-eating bird in the cardinal family, Cardinalidae. It is migratory, ranging from southern Canada to northern Florida during the breeding season, and from southern Florida to northern South America during the winter. It often migrates by night, using the stars to navigate. Its habitat is farmland, brush areas, and open woodland. The indigo bunting is closely related to the lazuli bunting and interbreeds with the species where their ranges overlap. The indigo bunting is a small bird, measuring 11.5–13 cm (4.5–5.1 in) in length. It displays sexual dimorphism in its coloration; the male is vibrant blue in the summer, with brightly colored plumage during the breeding season to attract a mate. It is brown during the winter months, while the f
Fun Facts About Indigo bunting
- The indigo bunting is a small bird, measuring 11.5–13 cm (4.5–5.1 in) in length.
- Nest-building and incubation are done solely by the female.
- It displays sexual dimorphism in its coloration; the male is vibrant blue in the summer, with brightly colored plumage during the breeding season to attract a mate.
- The indigo bunting is closely related to the lazuli bunting and interbreeds with the species where their ranges overlap.
- The diet of the indigo bunting consists primarily of insects during the summer months and seeds during the winter months.
Conservation Status
The Indigo bunting is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | passerines |
| Family | Cardinalidae |
| Genus | Passerina |
| Species | Passerina cyanea |
Range & Habitat
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