Rose-bellied Bunting (Passerina rositae)
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Rose-bellied Bunting

Passerina rositae (Lawrence, 1874)

14–14 cmLength20 gWeight

The rose-bellied bunting or Rosita's bunting (Passerina rositae) is a species of bird in the family Cardinalidae, the cardinals or cardinal grosbeaks.

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The rose-bellied bunting or Rosita's bunting (Passerina rositae) is a species of bird in the family Cardinalidae, the cardinals or cardinal grosbeaks. It is endemic to a very small area of southern Mexico.

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Questions

How big is the Rose-bellied Bunting?

The Rose-bellied Bunting is about 14–14 cm long and weighs around 20 g.

Where does the Rose-bellied Bunting live?

Its breeding range: Middle America: southern Mexico.

Is the Rose-bellied Bunting endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Rose-bellied Bunting as Near Threatened.

What does the Rose-bellied Bunting eat?

Main food: Seeds.

What family is the Rose-bellied Bunting in?

It belongs to the family Cardinals & Allies (Cardinalidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
14–14 cm
Weight
20 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Seeds
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
70 mm
Tail
54 mm
Bill
15 mm
Tarsus
17 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Middle America: southern Mexico

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Cardinals & Allies Cardinalidae
Genus
Passerina

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Rose-bellied Bunting

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