Orange-breasted Bunting

The Orange-breasted Bunting is a species of bird in the Cardinalidae family. It is endemic to Mexico. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.

The Orange-breasted Bunting is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Orange-breasted Bunting (Passerina leclancherii) is a species of bird in the Cardinalidae family. It is endemic to Mexico. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Passerina leclancherii. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 26 July 2007. * Encyclopedia of Life. Orange-breasted Bunting. More

Orange-breasted Buntings have yellow lores that contrast with the green forecrown and sides of the face, and yellow, or more strongly yellowish-green, underparts; the lores of Painted Buntings are not noticeablely pale or contrasting, and the underparts are dull green or yellowish-green. In Mexico and Central America, also take care not to confuse female Painted Bunting with female euphonias (Euphonia species). More

Orange-breasted Bunting is very common here though. A nice find was a single male Beautiful Hummingbird. We left the area in late morning and took the coast road to Puerto Angel. For those with more time on their hands: the coast road runs through some excellent thorn forest areas. If you can park by the road and walk up any of the overpasses, you could then walk along one of the farmer’s roads into the forest and probably get some good birds. More

Rosita's Bunting, Orange-breasted Bunting and Red-breasted Chat • Our leader, Hector Gomez de Silva, is among the foremost birders in Mexico! Target birds: • Nava’s Wren • Red-breasted Chat • Giant Wren • Bridled Sparrow • Rosita’s Bunting • Belted Flycatcher • Russet-crowned Motmot • Oaxaca Sparrow • Ocellated Thrasher • Orange-breasted Bunting Trip Summary: • Moderate walking, some hill More