Painted bunting
The Painted Bunting is a vividly colorful songbird native to the southeastern United States and parts of Central America. Males are especially striking, with a vibrant mix of blue, green, red, and yellow plumage, making them one of North America's most beautiful birds. Females and juveniles are more subtly colored in shades of green and yellow. Painted Buntings typically inhabit brushy areas, woodland edges, and gardens, where they feed on seeds and insects. Their bright colors and sweet songs have made them a favorite among bird watchers and a symbol of nature's artistry.