Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea)

The Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea) is a strikingly vibrant bird belonging to the cardinal family, renowned for the brilliant blue plumage of the males during the breeding season. This small, seed-eating species breeds in Southern Canada and migrates to the Caribbean and Mexico for the winter, showcasing a fascinating seasonal transformation in both appearance and habitat.

🇫🇷	Passerin indigo
🇩🇪	Indigofink
🇲🇽	Azulejo índigo

Taxonomy

Order	Passeriformes
Family	Cardinalidae

ID and Whereabouts

During the breeding season, the male Indigo Bunting is easily identifiable by its vibrant blue plumage. Outside of this period, the male's feathers turn brown, similar to the female's year-round coloration. The bill's form and size are also distinguishing characteristics.

I observed this species in a mixed forest near Granby.

Characteristics

Length	11.5–15cm
Weight	11.2–21.4g
Wingspan	18–23cm
Clutch Size	3-4 eggs
Incubation	11-14 days
Fledging	8-14 days
Sexual Maturity	1 year

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