Varied bunting Passerina versicolor

Identification Tips:

• Small, conical bill with curved culmen

Adult male:

• Black around base of bill
• Dark purple plumage-can appear black in poor light
• Dark blue areas on head and rump
• Dark red nape
• Blackish wings and tail

Adult female:

• Brown plumage-paler below
• Immature plumages similar to adult female patches

Similar species:

The male Varied Bunting is distinctive in good light. Females are very similar to other female buntings but can be identified by their more curved culmen. Female Lazuli Bunting has white wing bars.