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Painted Bunting

Passerina ciris

Near Threatened

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Painted Bunting (Passerina ciris) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇫🇷 France 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Passeriformes (Songbirds)

Species

Passerina ciris (Painted Bunting)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ゴシキノジコ

Chinese 丽彩鹀

Spanish Colorín sietecolores

French Passerin nonpareil

German Papstfink

Portuguese mariposa-arco-íris

Russian Расписной овсянковый кардинал

Similar Species in Passerina

Orange-breasted Bunting

Passerina leclancherii

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Painted Bunting?

The scientific name of Painted Bunting is Passerina ciris. It belongs to the genus Passerina.

What is the conservation status of Painted Bunting?

Painted Bunting (Passerina ciris) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Painted Bunting live?

Painted Bunting is found in Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, France, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States.

What family does Painted Bunting belong to?

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

What kingdom does Painted Bunting belong to?

Painted Bunting (Passerina ciris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Painted Bunting?

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