The blue grosbeak is not well-known to most people, especially those of us who live in the city or suburbs. ... The indigo bunting is smaller than the other three blue birds.

The indigo bunting perching in sunlight is like a sapphire with wings. Glistening intensely blue, ... The bird that’s most likely to be confused with the bunting is the blue grosbeak.

Blue grosbeak vs indigo bunting: here’s how to tell them apart. Black-Headed Grosbeak Notable field marks: Males are black and orange, while females and immature birds are fainter, showing more ...

Indigo Bunting. Ironically, the indigo bunting, in all its blue glory, ... Blue Grosbeak . The blue grosbeak is a North American songbird. ©Michael G. Mill/Shutterstock.com.

The blue grosbeak has long been a coveted bird in Ohio. ... The bird's song is a melodious warbling, as if the songs of a purple finch, indigo bunting and orchard oriole were fused into one.

Two other migratory, “eye candy” birds that may appear at feeders during the next few weeks are the blue grosbeak and the indigo bunting. The male blue grosbeak, a cousin of the rose-breasted ...