Michael Castellana was so inspired to be an ornithologist he's done more research on another bird. Here is his second species account, this one on the Indigo Bunting. Again, my appologies in not being able to download the pictures that he included in his write-up.
Indigo Bunting
Size: 51/2” (14 cm)
Male: Vibrant blue finch-like bird. Scattered dark markings on wings and tail.
Female: Light brown bird with faint markings.
Juvenile: Similar to female.
Nest: Cup; female builds; 2 broods per year.
Eggs: 3-4; pale blue without markings.
Incubation: 12-13 days; females incubates.
Fledging: 10-11 days; female feeds young.
Migration: Complete, to southern Florida, Mexico and Central and South America.
Food: Insects, seeds, fruit; will visit seed feeders.
Compare: Male Eastern Bluebird is larger and has a rusty red breast.
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