Georgia wildlife
Painted Bunting (female)
Passerina ciris
Female is dull greenish-yellow with no blue or red, often confused with other finches
See the Painted Bunting (female) up close
Best months
Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct
Best viewed early morning in summer; check current eBird reports for exact locations.
Where to look
Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge, Townsend, GASavannah National Wildlife Refuge, Savannah, GA
Conservation status
Generally uncommon but locally present in coastal and southern Georgia
Good to know
How to identify a female painted bunting?
Look for plain greenish-yellow body, no blue or red, and a thick conical bill.
Are female painted buntings rare in Georgia?
They are less conspicuous but locally common in suitable coastal and southern habitats.
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