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Birds of Zihuatanejo

CLASS AVES

Orange-breasted Bunting

Passerina leclancherii

A small bunting of the lowlands and foothills. It is endemic to west Mexico. Occurs in brushy woodland and edge, adjacent weedy fields, and open grassy areas. Mainly seed-eaters, with some fruit and invertebrates being eaten.Often in small groups, feeding on roadside grasses and flushing up with brilliant blue flashes. Also feeds at all levels in fruiting trees and bushes. Male - electric turquoise blue and green above; rich yellow below with a burnished orange breast. Female duller overall - greenish above and yellow below, with a bluish tail.

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