12 May, 2010

Lazuli Bunting


Scientific Name: Passerina amoena

Population Estimate: 2.3M

Range / Habitat: Shrubby areas throughout the American West in summer. Winters along the Pacific coast of Mexico.

Field Notes: Short, thick bill and two white wing bars. Breeding male as above with bright blue head, black eye mask, red chest, white belly. Female and non breeding male dull. Western Bluebird has thinner bill and lacks wing bars.

Personal Notes: Seen at Antelope Island, Salt Lake City, Utah.

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