An Indigo Bunting was Seen on Feeder – Critter 37

Exciting to observe Indigo Bunting at daylight, since the birds fly at night, especially during migratory season. They are using stars as a navigation tool.

Fig 01- The bird on the feeder

The bird just visit our neighborhood. April to May is the time for Indigo Bunting to migrate, from South to North America regions. Our state, Louisiana is one of their breeding areas.

Another interesting about the Indigo Buntings that their color changes. As reported by American Bird Conservancy (2023: Indigo Bunting) that When juveniles, they have light brown plumage.

During breeding season, usually at the end of Spring to Summer, male only will have blue plumage.

Fig 02- Indigo Bunting was observed in daytime.

Indigo Bunting with scientific name Passerina cyanea is not included as endangered species by “Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).”

However, since their population is decreasing in America, then Indigo Bunting is protected by “the U.S. Migratory Bird Act.”

Fig 03- Blue plumage of Indigo Bunting

Have you seen Indigo Bunting in nature?

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