Cardinals and allies (Cardinalidae)
Lazuli Bunting
Passerina amoena. Seeds and insects.
Cardinals and allies (Cardinalidae)Lazuli BuntingPasserina amoena
- Scientific name
- Passerina amoena
- Length
- 5.1–5.9 in
- Weight
- 0.5–0.6 oz
- Nest
- Cup in shrubs
- Entrance hole
- Does not use nest boxes
- Clutch
- 3–4 eggs
- Incubation
- 12 days
- Broods
- 1–2 per season
Identification
- Male turquoise head and back
- Orange-cinnamon breast
- White wing bars
Voice
Bright, jumbled song.
Diet and feeding
Seeds and insects.
What do lazuli buntings eat? · Best feeder for lazuli buntings
Lazuli Buntings by state and province
| Region | Status | Nesting |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta | Summer breeder | June–July |
| Arizona | Summer breeder | April–July |
| British Columbia | Summer breeder | June–July |
| California | Summer breeder | April–July |
| Colorado | Summer breeder | May–July |
| Idaho | Summer breeder | May–July |
| Montana | Summer breeder | June–July |
| Nebraska | Summer breeder | May–July |
| Nevada | Summer breeder | May–July |
| New Mexico | Summer breeder | May–July |
| North Dakota | Summer breeder | June–July |
| Oregon | Summer breeder | May–July |
| Saskatchewan | Summer breeder | June–July |
| South Dakota | Summer breeder | May–July |
| Utah | Summer breeder | May–July |
| Washington | Summer breeder | May–July |
| Wyoming | Summer breeder | June–July |
Frequently asked
What do lazuli buntings eat?
Seeds and insects. At feeders: millet, nyjer.
How big is a Lazuli Bunting?
5.1–5.9 in long and 0.5–0.6 oz.
Do lazuli buntings use birdhouses?
No. Cup in shrubs.
Sources
- Lazuli Bunting — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Lazuli Bunting life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Lazuli Bunting — Audubon Guide to North American Birds
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.