indigo bunting

noun

1. a North American bunting, Passerina cyanea, the male of which is indigo.

indigo bunting

noun

1. a North American bunting, Passerina cyanea, the male of which is bright blue and the female brown

Word History and Origins

Origin of indigo bunting¹

An Americanism dating back to 1775–85

Example Sentences

Their song is described as weaker than that of the Indigo Bunting, but having much of the same character.

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Like the Indigo Bunting, they are found in thickets and hedges; their habits seem to be precisely like those of the last species.

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Song, loud, ringing and ventriloquial; suggesting that of Indigo Bunting but shorter.

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Should be confused only with the Indigo Bunting, but it is larger and the male is darker and has brown wing-bars.

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The bird's haunts are not unlike those of the Indigo Bunting, and its song is said to resemble the Indigo's but to be more feeble.

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