About the Painted Bunting
The painted bunting is a species of bird in the cardinal family, Cardinalidae. It is native to North America. The bright plumage of the male develops beginning in the second year of life; in the first year, they can be distinguished from the female only by close inspection.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cardinals and Allies (Cardinalidae) |
| Species | Passerina ciris |
| Species Codes | paibun, PABU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Painted Bunting belong to?
The Painted Bunting (Passerina ciris) belongs to the Cardinals and Allies family (Cardinalidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Painted Bunting?
The painted bunting is a species of bird in the cardinal family, Cardinalidae. It is native to North America. The bright plumage of the male develops beginning in the second year of life; in the first year, they can be distinguished from the female only by close inspection....
Where can I report a Painted Bunting sighting?
You can log sightings of Painted Bunting on eBird (ebird.org) using species code paibun, or on iNaturalist.
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