Varied Bunting
- Scientific name
- Passerina versicolor
- Family
- Cardinalidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Shrubland
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Notched
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Why it matters
The Varied Bunting is a striking member of the cardinal family, prized by birders for the male’s complex, iridescent plumage that shifts from deep purple to bright red depending on the light. Native to the border regions of the southwestern United States and Mexico, this species is noted for its secretive nature and preference for dense desert scrub, making it a rewarding discovery for dedicated field observers.
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