Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
Physical Characteristics
Size
4.7-5.1 inches
Wingspan
7.5-8.7 inches
Weight
0.4-0.6 oz
Plumage
Males: brilliant blue. Females: brown with faint streaking
Distinctive Features
Males: brilliant blue. Females: brown with faint streaking
Natural History & Behavior
🌳 Habitat
Brushy edges, hedgerows, woodland borders
🍽️ Diet
Seeds, insects
🦅 Behavior
Sings from high perches, migrates at night using stars
🗺️ Migration Pattern
Long-distance migrant
🎵 Sounds
Sweet paired phrases
🛡️ Conservation Status
Least Concern
Fun Facts
Indigo Buntings have adapted well to their environment
Conservation status: Least Concern
Average size: 4.7-5.1 inches
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Indigo Bunting sound like?
Indigo Buntings make Sweet paired phrases. These vocalizations are used for communication, territory defense, and attracting mates.
Where do Indigo Buntings live?
Indigo Buntings inhabit brushy edges, hedgerows, woodland borders. Long-distance migrant
What do Indigo Buntings eat?
The diet of Indigo Buntings consists primarily of seeds, insects. They forage using various techniques depending on their habitat.
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