PAINTED BUNTING, male (Passerina ciris)

A smashing image of this beautifully detailed Bunting Bruce!

How gorgeous, Bruce.

A most wonderful image you have shared with us.

Thank You!

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Superb capture of this amazing bird Bruce, tfs. Welcome to Birdforum.

Stunning colours on this one.