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Varied Bunting
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Woodland edge, gardens.
Diet: Seeds, insects, fruit.
Best time to spot: Colourful; sings from the top.
When to look
Check local eBird bar charts for timing in your state; range and season vary a lot across the US.
How rare is it?
The Varied Bunting sits in our Uncommon tier for the US: regular, but you usually need the right place or the right season. It belongs to the cardinals and allies family.
Recent US sightings
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