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Indigo Bunting

Passerina cyanea

Least Concern
Wingspan
13.0 cm
Weight
15.649999999999999 g
Family
Cardinalidae
Order
Passeriformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 13.0 cm 5.1 in
Weight 15.649999999999999 g 0.55 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 11-14 days. Fledging: 8-14 days.

Clutch Size

3-4

Taxonomy

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

Distribution

Indigo Bunting has been recorded in 12 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Indigo Bunting endangered?
The Indigo Bunting has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Indigo Bunting nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 11-14 days. Fledging: 8-14 days.
How big is the Indigo Bunting?
The Indigo Bunting has a wingspan of 13.0 cm, weight of 15.649999999999999 g.
What order and family does the Indigo Bunting belong to?
The Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Cardinalidae.

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