FEATHERY FRIDAY # 9

FEATHERY FRIDAY # 9

We love our fine feathered friends and we love brightly colored ones even more! Today’s Feathery Friday friend lives right here in the Southern United States (that’s where we live)!

MEET THE PAINTED BUNTING!

Range/Habitat: Southern United States/woodlands, brushy areas

Diet: Omnivore: seeds, insects

Length: 5 ½ “

Conservation Status: Near threatened

Fun Facts:

• Painted Buntings are very colorful birds. They are often called the most colorful bird in North America.
• They often pair for life.
• They are shy and hard to see in the wild, despite their bright colors.
• Male Painted buntings are highly territorial.
• Painted buntings are a member of the cardinal family.
• They are migrating birds. They spend their winters in Mexico.

These bright and colorful birds sure are beautiful! If you’re live in the Southern United States, you’d be lucky to see one of these birds in the wild! Can you name all the colors you see on these birds?