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Definition of painted bunting

painted bunting

Plural:painted buntings
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North American A small, brightly colored seed-eating bird (Passerina ciris) of the cardinal family, native to North America. The adult male is renowned for its striking plumage of bright blue, green, and red, while females and juveniles are primarily bright green.

Example

"During our spring birdwatching trip in Texas, we were thrilled to spot a male painted bunting singing from the dense coastal brush."

Word Nuance & Usage

In formal ornithological literature, the common name is often capitalized as Painted Bunting, though general dictionaries and publications typically use lowercase.

• Nearby Words

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Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Painted bunting. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/painted-bunting
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