Lazuli Bunting

14 cm (5-6") Fairly common. Western North America. Open deciduous or mixed woodlands, chaparral, streamside shrubs.

Male: turquoise-blue above and on throat. Breast and sides are cinnamon. White belly. White wing bars.

Female: grayish-brown unstreaked above. Lighter below with a buffy wash on throat and breast. Some blue in wings and tail. Bluish-gray rump.

Hybrids occur with Indigo Bunting where ranges overlap.

Song: lively and usually paired like Indigo Bunting's but faster.

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Credit: Bill Bouton

Credit: Frank D. Lospalluto

Credit: Frank D. Lospalluto

Credit: Julio Mulero

Distribution Maps

Lazuli Bunting distribution map