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Indigo Bunting

Passerina cyanea

Least Concern

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Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Widely distributed across Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇫🇷 France 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Passeriformes (Songbirds)

Species

Passerina cyanea (Indigo Bunting)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ルリノジコ

Chinese 靛蓝彩鹀

Spanish Colorín azul

French Passerin indigo

German Indigofink

Portuguese mariposa-azul

Russian Индиговый овсянковый кардинал

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Orange-breasted Bunting

Passerina leclancherii

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Indigo Bunting?

The scientific name of Indigo Bunting is Passerina cyanea. It belongs to the genus Passerina.

What is the conservation status of Indigo Bunting?

Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Indigo Bunting live?

Indigo Bunting is found in Widely distributed across Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, United Kingdom.

What family does Indigo Bunting belong to?

Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea) belongs to the genus Passerina, which is part of the taxonomic family Cardinalidae.

Is Indigo Bunting endangered?

No, Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Indigo Bunting belong to?

Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Indigo Bunting?

The closest relatives of Indigo Bunting in the genus Passerina include Blue Grosbeak, Lazuli Bunting, Orange-breasted Bunting, Painted Bunting, Rose-bellied Bunting.