32,493 observationsLeast Concern
Painted Bunting
Passerina ciris
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Cardinalidae ›Genus: Passerina
About
The painted bunting (Passerina ciris) is a species of bird in the cardinal family, Cardinalidae, that is native to North America. The bright plumage of the male only comes in the second year of life; in the first year they can only be distinguished from the female by close inspection.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Painted Bunting is Passerina ciris.
- Painted Bunting belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Painted Bunting belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Painted Bunting belongs to the class Aves.
- Painted Bunting belongs to the order Passeriformes.
- Painted Bunting belongs to the family Cardinalidae.
- Painted Bunting belongs to the genus Passerina.