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Painted Bunting

The male painted bunting is often described as the most beautiful bird in North America. Its colours, dark blue head, green back, red rump, and underparts, make it extremely easy to identify, but it can still be difficult to spot since it often skulks in foliage even when it is singing. The plumage of female and juvenile painted buntings is green and yellow-green, serving as camouflage. Once seen, the adult female is still distinctive, since it is a brighter, truer green than other similar songbirds.

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Uploaded on May 7, 2015
Taken on February 2, 2015