an unusual but natural hybrid between a varied bunting and painted bunting. although not very common, these hybrids occasionally occur where the two species’ territories overlap.
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Tag: painted bunting
painted buntings are a small member of the cardinal family native to a tiny range in mexico. painted buntings are threatened by habitat loss, as they have such a small range that even relatively small amounts of development can devastate them.
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