indigo bunting
nounDefinition of indigo bunting
: a small finch (Passerina cyanea of the family Cardinalidae) chiefly of eastern North America of which the male is largely deep blue in spring and summer
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Both blue grosbeaks and indigo buntings sang from the tops of some pines. — Taylor Piephoff, charlotteobserver, "Chasing rarities can be fun, but enjoy the common species, too," 6 June 2018 Encounter northern mockingbirds, indigo buntings, and yellow-rumped warblers at Pickering Creek Audubon Center (pickeringcreek.audubon.org/), a 400-acre sanctuary of trails teeming with coastal wildlife habitats. — Stephanie Citron, baltimoresun.com, "Can’t-miss detours along Maryland's Eastern Shore to explore on your beach trip this summer," 8 May 2018 Up to four male indigo buntings positively glowed brilliant blue in the sun. — Taylor Piephoff, charlotteobserver, "Cowan’s Ford Wildlife Refuge is a perfect spot for leisurely birding | Charlotte Observer," 4 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'indigo bunting.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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