painted bunting

noun

1. a brilliantly colored bunting, Passerina ciris, of the southern U.S.

Word History and Origins

Origin of painted bunting¹

An Americanism dating back to 1805–15

Example Sentences

Researchers found no eye-size difference for two species of migratory birds, the Painted Bunting and White-eyed Vireo, no matter which part of the city they lived in for most of the year.

From Science Daily

There was no difference among the body sizes of birds in different areas, except for one species: the Painted Bunting.

From Science Daily

I am an enthusiastic birder who found the appearance of a painted bunting at Great Falls in Maryland in the winter of 2020 magical and celebratory.

From Washington Post

The American robin is such a common species that it doesn’t get the fawning press that, say, the painted bunting or rufous hummingbird does.

From Washington Post

Right now, the area’s most famous feathered hobo is a painted bunting.

From Washington Post