An Indigo Bunting was Seen on Feeder – Critter 37

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Exciting to observe Indigo Bunting at daylight, since the birds fly at night, especially during migratory season. They are using stars as a navigation tool.



Fig 01- The bird on the feeder


The bird just visit our neighborhood. April to May is the time for Indigo Bunting to migrate, from South to North America regions. Our state, Louisiana is one of their breeding areas.


Another interesting about the Indigo Buntings that their color changes. As reported by American Bird Conservancy (2023: Indigo Bunting) that When juveniles, they have light brown plumage.


During breeding season, usually at the end of Spring to Summer, male only will have blue plumage.



Fig 02- Indigo Bunting was observed in daytime.


Indigo Bunting with scientific name Passerina cyanea is not included as endangered species by “Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).”


However, since their population is decreasing in America, then Indigo Bunting is protected by “the U.S. Migratory Bird Act.”



Fig 03- Blue plumage of Indigo Bunting


Have you seen Indigo Bunting in nature?


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27 comments:

  1. I have not seen an indigo bunting ever.

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  2. ...I have seen one in ages. Thanks for sharing.

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  3. So cute bird, thanks for your sharing...

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  4. Great that you got to see it in your area. Very cool.

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  5. Good to know about this breed. Interesting!

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    1. ...and surprising to see him...

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  7. These are such beautiful birds. We had one in our yard one year and it was amazing to watch.

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  8. This is my first time seeing such a bird. That bird is truly beautiful!

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  9. I've never seen one before this photo. Thanks for sharing.

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  10. Haven't seen before. Bird watching is a great hobby, some of my friends are rather keen on it.

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    1. the bird may not visit your area....

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  11. What a beautiful bird, I didn't know.
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  12. It's so beautiful, thanks for sharing.
    Have a nice weekend.

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  13. They are beautiful birds, a great visitor to your feeder! Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great weekend.

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  14. It's been a long time since I've seen one here in Florida. How exciting to see one at your feeder!

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  15. Lovely.
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  16. I have never seen an Indigo Bunting. In fact, this is the first I'd heard of them! Thank you for sharing your photos.

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    1. they fly at night...

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  17. In the city I live in, there are birds such as pigeons, crows and partridges, I have not seen this bird.

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    1. the birds are species of the world....

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  18. A beautiful bird. They breed here in Connecticut and are rather late to move out in autumn.

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