About the Blue Bunting
The blue bunting is a species of passerine in the family Cardinalidae, the cardinals or cardinal grosbeaks. It is found in Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cardinals and Allies (Cardinalidae) |
| Species | Cyanocompsa parellina |
| Species Codes | blubun, BLBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue Bunting belong to?
The Blue Bunting (Cyanocompsa parellina) belongs to the Cardinals and Allies family (Cardinalidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Blue Bunting?
The blue bunting is a species of passerine in the family Cardinalidae, the cardinals or cardinal grosbeaks. It is found in Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua....
Where can I report a Blue Bunting sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue Bunting on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blubun, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
52
Species in Family
2,695
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