Length: 5.5 inches | Wingspan: 8.5 inches | Seasonality: Non-resident in South Dakota |
ID Keys: Male has deep blue body, with brighter blue on forehead, upper wing, rump, and malar. Females reddish-brown overall. |
The Blue Bunting is found in brushy thickets and forest edges in many parts of Mexico and Central America. In the U.S., they are but rare visitors, with birds occasionally sighted in southern Texas, and once as far east as Louisiana. Males are a dark blue color overall with brighter blue highlights, while females are a rich reddish-brown overall.
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South Dakota Status: Non-resident in South Dakota |