Bird’s ID – Indigo Bunting | H.J. Ruiz

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.

15 thoughts on “Bird’s ID – Indigo Bunting”

shoreacres on July 25, 2018 at 7:18 am said:

Such a beautiful bird. I’ve seen exactly two of them in my lifetime, but when they showed up, there was no mistaking what they were!

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- H.J. for avian101 on July 25, 2018 at 4:31 pm said:
  
  They are beautiful indeed! These birds inspire good memories…Thank you Linda! 🙂
  
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susanpoozan on July 25, 2018 at 9:14 am said:

What an interesting and colourful bird, I loved that blue.

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- H.J. for avian101 on July 25, 2018 at 4:39 pm said:
  
  This is one gorgeous bird that his plumage color is incredible! You’d love it Susan, even if it’s not red. Thanks! 🙂
  
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Indira on July 25, 2018 at 9:39 am said:

Beautiful blue!

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- H.J. for avian101 on July 25, 2018 at 4:40 pm said:
  
  Oh yeah! Beautiful blue bird! Thanks Indira! 🙂
  
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tanjabrittonwriter on July 25, 2018 at 4:14 pm said:

Such a lovely hue of blue.
Wonderful photos, H.J.

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- H.J. for avian101 on July 25, 2018 at 4:44 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much Tanja! 🙂
  
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svtakeiteasy on July 25, 2018 at 5:15 pm said:

What a stunning bird, HJ, such beautiful, distinctive colours.

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- H.J. for avian101 on July 25, 2018 at 5:25 pm said:
  
  Hi Chris, it’s a beautiful bird that leaves an impression in your mind. Thank you! 🙂
  
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aussiebirder on July 26, 2018 at 1:37 am said:

What a beautiful shade of blue HJ, I love that bird!

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- H.J. for avian101 on July 26, 2018 at 3:17 pm said:
  
  It’s one beautiful little bird! Thank you Ashley! 🙂
  
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bayphotosbydonna on July 30, 2018 at 1:08 pm said:

This is one of those birds, HJ, that I’ve seen twice and want so much the opportunity to capture it! 🙂 Great shots!

(Sorry for such a late comment, I’m so far behind!)

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- H.J. for avian101 on July 30, 2018 at 3:00 pm said:
  
  I understand, I still get excited when I see this beautiful bird! Thank you Donna! 🙂
  
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