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| Indigo Bunting
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| Passerina cyanea
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Copyright by: Beryn Harty, 2021.
| Description: |
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A small bird measuring up to 5 inches in length. Male is dark blue all over with a darker blue head and female is dull brown with a white throat. |
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Breeds in North America and winters in South Florida, Mexico, Central America, northern South America, and the West Indies. |
| Habitat(s): |
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Open deciduous woods, forest edges, citrus orchards, old fields, roadsides, and weedy areas. |
| Reproduction: |
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1 to 4 pale blue eggs are laid in a cup of grass placed near the ground in thick vegetation. |
| Natural History: |
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This species is beneficial to farmers, consuming many insect pests and weed seeds. |
| Food: |
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This species feeds on insects, spiders, seeds, buds, and berries. |
| Comments: |
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Can be found in South Florida during the winter months. |
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