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Indigo Bunting

Passerina cyanea

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Field Notes

Description:

Thanks for the help with IDing this Indigo Bunting. Sadly, it's the only one I saw all summer long - but hopefully will see it again next year!

Habitat:

Spotted on power lines near an uncultivated area next to a mining operation in Kennesaw, GA

Reference Links:

Indigo Bunting - Passerina cyanea - Overview, Indigo Bunting, Indigo Bunting, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
Doren B
I would say this is an Indigo Bunting. The beak of the Blue Grosbeak would be more pronounced and, even at this angle, you would expect to see a hint of the rusty color of the wings. Since the wings of the Indigo Bunting are also blue, this strongly suggests a Bunting to me.

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PublishedOctober 17, 2013

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