Painted Bunting
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Painted Bunting
Passerina ciris
The Painted Bunting is a colorful bird that looks like a flying rainbow! Males are bright blue, green, and red, while females are more muted. They love to sing and can be found in bushes and trees.
Habitat: Shrublands
Appearance
The male Painted Bunting is a spectacular mix of colors, sporting a blue head, red breast and rump, and a green back. Females and juveniles are much plainer, displaying bright yellow-green plumage. This rainbow of colors makes the male unmistakable among North American birds.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPasseriformesFamilyCardinalidaeGenusPasserina
Category
BirdsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Female Painted Buntings look completely different, sporting a lovely bright green and yellow.
Males are so brightly colored they were once called "nonpareil," meaning "unequaled"!
These tiny birds sometimes migrate over vast stretches of open ocean, a truly incredible journey!
They build cup-shaped nests hidden deep within dense shrubs, a perfect cozy home for their chicks.
Special abilities
Ability
Rainbow Camouflage
Painted Bunting females and juveniles have vibrant green plumage that helps them blend perfectly into leafy trees and shrubs.
Ability
Seed Cracker
Painted Bunting has a stout, conical beak that helps them efficiently crack open tough seeds for food.
Ability
Charming Songster
Painted Bunting can sing a sweet, warbling song that helps males attract mates and defend their territory.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 12-14 cm
- Wingspan
- 21-23 cm
- Weight
- 0.013-0.019 kg
- Lifespan
- 2-7 years
- Top Speed
- 40 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 3-4
- Incubation
- 10-11 days
- Migration Distance
- 1500 km
Diet & Feeding
These colorful birds munch on seeds and insects they find on the ground or in plants.
Primary Foods
- Grass seeds
- Weed seeds
- Caterpillars
- Grasshoppers
- Spiders
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Cooper's Hawk
Accipiter cooperii
A common predator of small birds.
eaten by
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Preys on eggs and nestlings.
eaten by
Domestic Cat
Felis catus
An invasive predator in many areas.
eats
Common Ragweed
Ambrosia artemisiifolia
Consumes its energy-rich seeds.
eats
American Grasshopper
Schistocerca americana
Feeds on these insects.
Traits
Feathered
Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers.
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Singing
Singing animals produce complex vocalizations, often for purposes of attracting mates, defending territory, or communicating within their species.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Insectivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Migratory
Migratory animals undertake seasonal movements from one region to another, typically in response to changes in climate or food availability.
Also known as
Rainbow Bunting
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Enjoy watching birds from a distance and don't try to touch them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Painted Bunting?
12-14 cm
What is Painted Bunting's wingspan?
21-23 cm
How much does Painted Bunting weigh?
0.013-0.019 kg
How long does Painted Bunting live?
2-7 years
How fast can Painted Bunting move?
40 km/h
What does Painted Bunting eat?
These colorful birds munch on seeds and insects they find on the ground or in plants.
Where is Painted Bunting usually found?
Shrublands
How does Painted Bunting hunt?
Foraging
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