indigo bunting

noun

Definition 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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There were 26 field sparrows, five prairie warblers, and five indigo buntings. — BostonGlobe.com, "Bird sightings," 8 Sep. 2019 By planting native flowers and grasses, bird watchers soon will begin seeing species like the indigo bunting, sparrows, pheasants, goldfinch and catbirds. — Micah Walker, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit Audubon turns east side park into a haven for bird watchers," 3 Sep. 2019 The art scenes include deer, turkey, freshwater fishing, saltwater fishing, wildlife heritage with an indigo bunting, sandhill crane or shooting sports. — Frank Sargeant, al, "Hard Card hunting and fishing licenses now available," 28 Aug. 2019 The call was that of a young male indigo bunting, high-pitched and simple. — Karine Aigner, National Geographic, "Songbirds are being snatched from Miami’s forests," 25 July 2019 Davis stopped and gestured toward two indigo buntings that had landed on a telephone wire nearby. — Karine Aigner, National Geographic, "Songbirds are being snatched from Miami’s forests," 25 July 2019 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 2018

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