Painted Bunting
Passerina ciris
Perching
Length: 6 in. (14 cm )
This spectacular species occurs in low shrubby areas, riparian vegetation, and open forests. It feeds primarily on seeds but includes insects during the nesting period. The nest is a deep, cup-like structure made of grass and leaves and placed in a dense bush or vine tangle.
The four-digit banding code is PABU.
Male |
Female |
Agricultural
Riparian / River forest
Savanna
Shrubs
Bibliographic details:
- Article: Painted Bunting
- Author(s): Dr. Biology
- Publisher: Arizona State University School of Life Sciences Ask A Biologist
- Site name: ASU - Ask A Biologist
- Date published: 13 Jul, 2017
- Date accessed:
- Link: https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/painted-bunting
APA Style
Dr. Biology. (Thu, 07/13/2017 - 15:37). Painted Bunting. ASU - Ask A Biologist. Retrieved from https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/painted-bunting
Chicago Manual of Style
Dr. Biology. "Painted Bunting". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 13 Jul 2017. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/painted-bunting
MLA 2017 Style
Dr. Biology. "Painted Bunting". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 13 Jul 2017. ASU - Ask A Biologist, Web. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/painted-bunting
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