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It runs Google's Perch, a research-grade acoustic model covering nearly 15,000 species. When a call is ambiguous, we say so honestly and let you record a second clip to confirm, rather than guessing.

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Birdsong field guide

Rose-bellied Bunting

Passerina rositae

A stunning, rare cardinalid endemic to a narrow strip of southern Mexico, distinguished by the male's vibrant cobalt plumage and contrasting rose-pink underparts.

What it sounds like

A sweet, varied song consisting of musical warbles and trills; the typical call is a sharp, metallic 'tsit'.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Alán Palacios · MexicoCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

It is a micro-endemic species restricted specifically to the Pacific slope of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec.
The specific epithet 'rositae' was named in honor of Rosita Sumichrast, the wife of the naturalist who first collected the species.
Unlike many of its migratory Passerina relatives, this bunting is a year-round resident within its restricted range.
The male's brilliant rose-colored belly is a unique plumage trait not found in any other member of its genus.
The species is currently classified as Near Threatened due to its extremely small global range and ongoing habitat loss.

Habitat

Arid to semi-arid tropical deciduous forests, rocky hillsides, and thorny scrub-forest.

Range

The Isthmus of Tehuantepec in eastern Oaxaca and western Chiapas, Mexico.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Blue GrosbeakPasserina caerulea Indigo BuntingPasserina cyanea Lazuli BuntingPasserina amoena Orange-breasted BuntingPasserina leclancherii Painted BuntingPasserina ciris Varied BuntingPasserina versicolor

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