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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

What is the scientific name of Painted Bunting?
The scientific name of Painted Bunting is Passerina ciris.
What is the conservation status of Painted Bunting?
The Painted Bunting has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Painted Bunting belong to?
Painted Bunting belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Painted Bunting belong to?
Painted Bunting belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Painted Bunting belong to?
Painted Bunting belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Painted Bunting belong to?
Painted Bunting belongs to the order Passeriformes.
What family does Painted Bunting belong to?
Painted Bunting belongs to the family Cardinalidae.
What genus does Painted Bunting belong to?
Painted Bunting belongs to the genus Passerina.

In the News

The ornithological artist drawing 1,000 birds by hand – all for an app that wants you off your phone

The mission of the Flock app is quietly subversive: to encourage users to ditch their screens and explore the wonderful world of birding On a brilliantly bright afternoon in his gallery and studio in Bolinas, a small town on the northern California coast, Keith Hansen was putting the finishing touches on a watercolor of an almost improbably flamboyant painted bunting. With an ultra-fine sable brush, he made a few intricate additions to the cobalt blue plumage on the bunting’s head, and, satisfied with his work, slipped the watercolor into a stout binder that every few days welcomes a new addition. Continue reading...

The Guardian Environment · 8/8/2026

10 Fun Facts About the Painted Bunting

In a world increasingly polluted by AI slop, the Painted Bunting might make you think twice: Is that bird real? Fortunately for us, male Painted Buntings—adorned with splashes of primary colors...

Audubon · 6/25/2026