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Indigo Bunting

Passerina cyanea

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Cardinalidae ›Genus: Passerina

About

The indigo bunting (Passerina cyanea) is a small seed-eating bird in the family Cardinalidae or cardinal. It is migratory, ranging from southern Canada to northern Florida during the breeding season, and from southern Florida to northern South America during the winter. It often migrates by night, using the stars to navigate. Its habitat is farmland, brush areas, and open woodland. The indigo bunting is closely related to the lazuli bunting and interbreeds with the species where...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Indigo Bunting?
The scientific name of Indigo Bunting is Passerina cyanea.
What kingdom does Indigo Bunting belong to?
Indigo Bunting belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Indigo Bunting belong to?
Indigo Bunting belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Indigo Bunting belong to?
Indigo Bunting belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Indigo Bunting belong to?
Indigo Bunting belongs to the order Passeriformes.
What family does Indigo Bunting belong to?
Indigo Bunting belongs to the family Cardinalidae.
What genus does Indigo Bunting belong to?
Indigo Bunting belongs to the genus Passerina.