ORANGE-BREASTED BUNTING
Passerina leclancherii
DESCRIPTION
The Orange-breasted Bunting is a small, colorful bird known for its vibrant orange underparts and blue wings. It is often found in open areas and is recognized for its melodious song.
FUN FACTS
- The Orange-breasted Bunting is known for its beautiful song | It is often seen foraging on the ground | Males perform elaborate displays to attract females
QUICK INFO
Lifespan3-5 years in the wild
Average Weight15-20 g
Average Length12-14 cm
Diet TypeOmnivore
Social Structurepair, often seen in small groups outside of breeding season
Activity PatternDiurnal
Breeding SeasonSpring (April-June)
- Habitat
- The Orange-breasted Bunting inhabits open grasslands, scrublands, and edges of forests. It prefers areas with abundant vegetation for foraging and nesting.
- Biomes
- Grassland, Savanna
- Native Range
- This species is native to parts of Central America, particularly in regions of Mexico and Guatemala.
- Continent
- North America, Central America
- Countries
- Mexico, Guatemala
- Diet
- This species primarily feeds on seeds, fruits, and insects. It forages on the ground and in shrubs for food.
- Diet Type
- Omnivore
- Favorite Food
- seeds, fruits, insects
- Social Structure
- pair, often seen in small groups outside of breeding season
- Activity Pattern
- Diurnal
- Group Size
- 2-10
- Territorial
- 1
CR
VU
15-20 g
Weight
12-14 cm
Length
- Coloration
- Vibrant orange underparts with blue wings and a blue head
- Sexual Dimorphism
- Males are more brightly colored than females
- Lifespan
- 3-5 years in the wild
- Offspring per Birth
- 2-4
- Sexual Maturity
- 1 year
- Breeding Season
- Spring (April-June)
LC
Least Concern
IUCN Red List Status
- Population Status
- The population is currently stable, but habitat loss poses a potential threat.
- Wild Population Estimate
- Unknown
- Population Trend
- Stable
- Endangered
- 0
- Threats
- Habitat destruction due to agriculture and urbanization is the main threat to this species.
- Predators
- Cats, hawks, and other birds of prey
- Defense Mechanisms
- Camouflage and quick flight to evade predators
- Found in Zoos
- Rare