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Painted Bunting

Passerina ciris

Least Concern
Wingspan
13.9 cm
Weight
16.825000000000003 g
Family
Cardinalidae
Order
Passeriformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 13.9 cm 5.5 in
Weight 16.825000000000003 g 0.59 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 11-12 days. Fledging: 9 days.

Clutch Size

3-4

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Cardinalidae (Cardinals & Grosbeaks)
Genus Passerina
Species Passerina ciris

Distribution

Painted Bunting has been recorded in 8 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Painted Bunting endangered?
The Painted Bunting has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Painted Bunting nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 11-12 days. Fledging: 9 days.
How big is the Painted Bunting?
The Painted Bunting has a wingspan of 13.9 cm, weight of 16.825000000000003 g.
What order and family does the Painted Bunting belong to?
The Painted Bunting (Passerina ciris) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Cardinalidae.

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