Passerina - Wikipedia The genus Passerina is a group of birds in the cardinal family (Cardinalidae) Although not closely related to the buntings in the family Emberizidae, they are sometimes known as the North American buntings The males show vivid colors in the breeding season; the plumage of females and immature birds is duller
The history of the Passerina grape - Wine Dharma One of the most popular and appreciated white wines in the whole Adriatic area is Passerina, an ancient grape variety from which you get a very fresh wine Not very structured, but fragrant, defined by delicious floral and fruity suggestions
Painted Bunting | Audubon Field Guide Sometimes called the 'Nonpareil,' meaning 'unrivalled,' a fair way to describe the unbelievable colors of the male Painted Bunting This species is locally common in the Southeast, around brushy areas and woodland edges It is often secretive, staying low in dense cover
Passerina corymbosa | PlantZAfrica - SANBI Passerina corymbosa, a medium to tall shrub covered in masses of small creamy flowers, is fast-growing and would be a welcome addition to any fynbos garden Passerina corymbosa is the most frequently encountered species in the genus Passerina and varies in height from 1-3 m
Passerina - Ask A Biologist Found on arid, brushy hillsides and dry washes, this bunting forages for seeds and occasional insects on or near the ground Its small nest is made of grass and cottonwood fluff and placed at low to mid levels in a dense bush or tangle This spectacular species occurs in low shrubby areas, riparian vegetation, and open forests
Painted bunting - Wikipedia The painted bunting (Passerina ciris) is a species of bird in the cardinal family, Cardinalidae It is native to North America The bright plumage of the male comes only in the second year of life; in the first year, they can be distinguished from the female only by close inspection
Passerina (plant) - Wikipedia Passerina is a genus in the plant family Thymelaeaceae, native to southern Africa [1] They are ericoid bushes growing largely in fynbos and other Southern African scrub habitats Etymology
Common ground dove - Wikipedia The common ground dove (Columbina passerina) is a small bird that inhabits the southern United States, parts of Central America, the Caribbean and northern South America It is considered to be the smallest dove that inhabits the United States As its name suggests, the bird spends the majority of its time on the ground walking but still has the ability to fly
Indigo bunting - Wikipedia The indigo bunting (Passerina cyanea) is a small seed-eating bird in the cardinal family, Cardinalidae It is migratory , ranging from southern Canada to northern Florida during the breeding season, and from southern Florida to northern South America during the winter