Rose-bellied Bunting
A species of North american buntings Scientific name : Passerina rositae Genus : North american buntings
Rose-bellied Bunting, A species of North american buntings
Botanical name: Passerina rositae
Genus: North american buntings
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Description General Info
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Description
The rose-bellied bunting (Passerina rositae) is a species of bird in the family Cardinalidae. It is also known as Rosita's bunting. It is endemic to a tiny strip of hills along the Pacific slope of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec in the Mexican states of Oaxaca and Chiapas, where it occurs in arid to semiarid thorn forest and gallery woodlands. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Size
15 cm
Feeding Habits
Rose-bellied Bunting primarily consumes seeds, showcasing granivorous tendencies. Rose-bellied Bunting searches for food both on the ground and in shrubs, displaying a versatile foraging behavior. No unique dietary adaptations or preferences were documented in 'FeedingHabits_Wikipedia' reference.
Habitat
Rose-bellied Bunting predominantly resides in a range of dry to semi-moist environments. The species favors arid and semi-arid thorn-forests, often found within the denser areas of deciduous forests. Rose-bellied Bunting is also known to inhabit semi-humid deciduous gallery woodlands and swampy forests. Occasionally, it can be associated with the edges of pastures. Such habitats are typically situated at altitudes between 180 and 800 meters above sea level, within broader geographical regions that include these habitat types.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Cardinals Genus
North american buntings Species
Rose-bellied Bunting