Painted Bunting

2024   |   Original Watercolor Painting on 100% French cotton paper.

- Not part of a series

- Dimensions: 16” (w) x 16" (h)

- Each painting is shipped unframed. Please email hello@hawkstetler.com for custom framing.

- Shipped out of Charleston, SC

ABOUT:

Painted Bunting (Passerina ciris)

• Location: Breeds in the southeastern United States and parts of Texas, favoring dense brush, woodland edges, and scrub areas. Winters in Central America, the Caribbean, and southern Florida.

• Diet: Primarily consumes seeds, but during breeding season, it also eats insects, spiders, and other small invertebrates to provide extra protein.

• Unique Facts:

• Known for its vibrant plumage; males display bright blue heads, green backs, and red underparts, making them one of the most colorful songbirds in North America.

• Nicknamed the “nonpareil” (meaning “unrivaled”) due to its striking colors.

• Males take up to two years to reach full adult plumage, remaining green and camouflaged like females in their first year.

• Often shy and secretive, they are more frequently heard than seen, especially in dense vegetation.