Indigo Bunting

The Indigo Bunting is small bird with very similar features to the Blue Grosbeak at first look but they do have size and features that are different. Indigo Buntings are smaller, their color is bright blue mainly, with some dark

brown or black at the edge of wings, tail and head. Do not sport a black mask as the Blue Grosbeak. It’s a very pretty bird. When is flying looks darker that when is standing, it’s caused by the light reflecting on their feathers.

22 thoughts on “Indigo Bunting”

jmgoyder on April 17, 2012 at 7:52 am said:

And here I was thinking our blue wrens were spectacular – alas, your bird wins!!!

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- Bob Zeller on April 17, 2012 at 8:55 am said:
  
  Nice shots, H.J.
  
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  - avian101 on April 17, 2012 at 9:11 am said:
    
    Thank you Bob! 🙂
- avian101 on April 17, 2012 at 9:20 am said:
  
  Thank you Julie! House wins! 🙂
  
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friendlymedia01 on April 17, 2012 at 8:15 am said:

Nice shot.

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- avian101 on April 17, 2012 at 9:13 am said:
  
  Thank you!:)
  
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onelifethislife on April 17, 2012 at 8:18 am said:

What a lovely bird! I don’t believe I have see. This bird before. If do I, I will now know its name. Thank you for sharing!!

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- avian101 on April 17, 2012 at 9:18 am said:
  
  Thank you for your comment! 🙂
  
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2me4art on April 17, 2012 at 5:20 pm said:

I’ve never seen that type of bird! Amazing color!

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- avian101 on April 17, 2012 at 5:51 pm said:
  
  The color is Indigo Blue. thanks for the comment!:)
  
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  - 2me4art on April 17, 2012 at 6:45 pm said:
    
    do they come to Alabama?
  - avian101 on April 17, 2012 at 7:02 pm said:
    
    I think so! 🙂
Beedie on April 17, 2012 at 9:54 pm said:

That’s amazing! What beauty.

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- avian101 on April 17, 2012 at 10:21 pm said:
  
  Thank you BD!:)
  
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Derrick on April 18, 2012 at 7:44 am said:

They should be making their way up to my neck of the woods a few weeks. Nice shots!

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- avian101 on April 18, 2012 at 9:35 am said:
  
  Great! Get your camera ready and take many shots! 🙂
  
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Tranquil Moments Photography on April 18, 2012 at 8:59 am said:

Beautiful dont get these here or the Blue grosbeak either

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- avian101 on April 18, 2012 at 9:36 am said:
  
  Thanks D.! I’m sorry you don’t see those in your area, they are both beautiful. 🙂
  
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Bluebird Annie on April 18, 2012 at 11:28 pm said:

Their electric blue color makes them so beautiful to watch streaking through the air.

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- avian101 on April 18, 2012 at 11:32 pm said:
  
  They are beautiful birds no doubt! 🙂
  
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bayphotosbydonna on April 20, 2012 at 8:28 am said:

Beautiful bird and shots!

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avian101 on April 20, 2012 at 8:37 am said:

Thank you Donna! 🙂

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