B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
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5.5" 14cm | 8.75" 22.2cm | 0.54oz 15.3g | Cardinalidae | Passerina ciris |
The Painted Bunting is without a doubt one of the most colourful birds seen in North America. This bunting is found in the southern states, from New Mexico to Florida. During the winter months, the western population migrates into Mexico, while the eastern population migrates into southern Florida and on to the Caribbean islands.
ABA - American Birding Association This site represents an organization that maintains official records of all birds species that have been proven to have been seen inside the perimeters of the North American Continent and the surrounding bodies of water. Regular revised versions are posted to keep the bird list current at all times. This is the list used by all serious birders over their lifetime. You may be aware of the movie called the "Big Year". It was with this list that all the competing birders used in an attempt to set a new record as to how many bird species that could be seen by an individual birder in one calendar year.