An Indigo bunting in Baltimore CO., Maryland (5/12/2012).

Photo by Jon Corcoran MBP List

An Indigo Bunting in Harford Co., Maryland (6/9/2018).

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An Indigo Bunting in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (5/15/2019).

View Record Details Photo by Jonathan Irons MBP List

An Indigo Bunting in Prince George's Co., Maryland (6/29/2019).

View Record Details Photo by Andy Connelly MBP List

A second-year (SY) male Indigo Bunting in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (5/2/2012).

Photo by Bill Hubick MBP List

An Indigo Bunting in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (6/29/2016).

View Record Details Photo by Daniel Irons MBP List

An Indigo Bunting in Cecil Co., Maryland (7/22/2018).

View Record Details Photo by Mark Johnson MBP List

Indigo Bunting in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (5/6/2021). (c) Dave, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 373894 - Psn: 35)

Indigo Bunting in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (5/6/2021). (c) Dave, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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A male Indigo Bunting in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (9/17/2017).

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Indigo Bunting in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (7/18/2024). (c) Jonathan Irons, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 1103021 - Psn: 44)

Indigo Bunting in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (7/18/2024). (c) Jonathan Irons, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Indigo Bunting in Montgomery Co., Maryland (5/28/2022). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 699514 - Psn: 45)

Indigo Bunting in Montgomery Co., Maryland (5/28/2022). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Indigo Bunting in Prince George's Co., Maryland (6/25/2016). (c) Jason E. Avery, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 903716 - Psn: 45)

Indigo Bunting in Prince George's Co., Maryland (6/25/2016). (c) Jason E. Avery, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Indigo Bunting in Montgomery Co., Maryland (7/15/2020). (c) Matt Felperin, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/'>CC BY</a>). (Photo ID: 1276098 - Psn: 45)

Indigo Bunting in Montgomery Co., Maryland (7/15/2020). (c) Matt Felperin, some rights reserved (CC BY).

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A female Indigo Bunting in Kent Co., Maryland (10/4/2008).

Photo by Bill Hubick MBP List

An Indigo Bunting in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (11/28/2017).

View Record Details Photo by Daniel Irons MBP List

Indigo Bunting in Montgomery Co., Maryland (7/15/2020). (c) Matt Felperin, some rights reserved (CC BY).

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An Indigo Bunting in Montgomery Co., Maryland (7/10/2018).

View Record Details Photo by Monica Pileggi MBP List

Indigo Bunting in Montgomery Co., Maryland (8/1/2017).

View Record Details Photo by Andy Connelly MBP List

An Indigo Bunting in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (12/1/2017).

View Record Details Photo by Daniel Irons MBP List

A late Indigo Bunting at Sunset Park in Worcester Co., Maryland (11/9/2014).

View Record Details Photo by Mike Burchett MBP List

An Indigo Bunting in Prince George's Co., Maryland (10/4/2020).

View Record Details Photo by Jim Stasz MBP List

Indigo Bunting in Dorchester Co., Maryland (5/22/2011). (c) Matt Tillett, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 640282 - Psn: 100)

Indigo Bunting in Dorchester Co., Maryland (5/22/2011). (c) Matt Tillett, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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An Indigo Bunting nest with three eggs in Harford Co., Maryland (7/4/2017). (c) Josh Emm, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 685493 - Psn: 115)

An Indigo Bunting nest with three eggs in Harford Co., Maryland (7/4/2017). (c) Josh Emm, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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A nice comparison of Indigo Bunting vs. Blue Grosbeak at Fort Smallwood, Maryland (9/11/2011). The Indigo Bunting is flanked by two Blue Grosbeaks.

Photo by Bill Hubick MBP List

A juvenile Indigo Bunting in Montgomery Co., Maryland (6/22/2023). Note antennae of protruding from bill from a recent insect meal. (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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A male Indigo Bunting in flight at Andelot Farm, Kent Co., Maryland (6/7/2014).

Photo by Ashley Bradford MBP List

Indigo Bunting in Frederick Co., Maryland (5/20/2025). (c) Dan Brown, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 1283554 - Psn: 145)

Indigo Bunting in Frederick Co., Maryland (5/20/2025). (c) Dan Brown, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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An Indigo Bunting nest in Howard Co., Maryland (8/19/1976).

Photo by Joanne Solem MBP List

Indigo Bunting in Montgomery Co., Maryland (5/6/2023). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 796921 - Psn: 158)

Indigo Bunting in Montgomery Co., Maryland (5/6/2023). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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An Indigo Bunting nest and eggs in Harford Co., Maryland (7/4/2017).

View Record Details Photo by Josh Emm MBP List

Indigo Bunting in Prince George's Co., Maryland (5/22/2021). (c) Sergei Drovetski, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 382973 - Psn: 200)

View Record Details Photo by Sergei Drovetski MBP List

Indigo Bunting being banded in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (8/8/2013). (c) Ari Rice, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 621710 - Psn: 235)

Indigo Bunting being banded in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (8/8/2013). (c) Ari Rice, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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A male Indigo Bunting being banded in Baltimore Co., Maryland (5/20/1979).

Photo by Jim Stasz MBP List

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Indigo Bunting in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Brady O'Brien, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). - brady_obrien via iNaturalist.

Status

Common breeder found across the state. Prefers grasslands and edge habitats. Males are very vocal. Learning their song will help you find these beautiful birds.

Description

Male Indigo Buntings are small and entirely blue. Compare with the larger Blue Grosbeak.

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An Indigo bunting in Baltimore CO., Maryland (5/12/2012). Media by Jon Corcoran.

An Indigo Bunting in Harford Co., Maryland (6/9/2018). View Record Details Media by Mark Johnson.

An Indigo Bunting in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (5/15/2019). View Record Details Media by Jonathan Irons.

An Indigo Bunting in Prince George's Co., Maryland (6/29/2019). View Record Details Media by Andy Connelly.

A second-year (SY) male Indigo Bunting in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (5/2/2012). Media by Bill Hubick.

An Indigo Bunting in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (6/29/2016). View Record Details Media by Daniel Irons.

An Indigo Bunting in Cecil Co., Maryland (7/22/2018). View Record Details Media by Mark Johnson.

Indigo Bunting in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (5/6/2021). (c) Dave, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Dave via iNaturalist.

A male Indigo Bunting in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (9/17/2017). View Record Details Media by Dan Haas.

Indigo Bunting in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (7/18/2024). (c) Jonathan Irons, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Jonathan Irons via iNaturalist.

Indigo Bunting in Montgomery Co., Maryland (5/28/2022). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Stephen John Davies via iNaturalist.

Indigo Bunting in Prince George's Co., Maryland (6/25/2016). (c) Jason E. Avery, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Jason Avery.

Indigo Bunting in Montgomery Co., Maryland (7/15/2020). (c) Matt Felperin, some rights reserved (CC BY). View Record Details Media by Matt Felperin via iNaturalist.

A female Indigo Bunting in Kent Co., Maryland (10/4/2008). Media by Bill Hubick.

An Indigo Bunting in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (11/28/2017). View Record Details Media by Daniel Irons.

Indigo Bunting in Montgomery Co., Maryland (7/15/2020). (c) Matt Felperin, some rights reserved (CC BY). View Record Details Media by Matt Felperin via iNaturalist.

An Indigo Bunting in Montgomery Co., Maryland (7/10/2018). View Record Details Media by Monica Pileggi.

Indigo Bunting in Montgomery Co., Maryland (8/1/2017). View Record Details Media by Andy Connelly.

An Indigo Bunting in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (12/1/2017). View Record Details Media by Daniel Irons.

A late Indigo Bunting at Sunset Park in Worcester Co., Maryland (11/9/2014). View Record Details Media by Mike Burchett.

An Indigo Bunting in Prince George's Co., Maryland (10/4/2020). View Record Details Media by Jim Stasz.

Indigo Bunting in Dorchester Co., Maryland (5/22/2011). (c) Matt Tillett, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by mtillett via iNaturalist.

An Indigo Bunting nest with three eggs in Harford Co., Maryland (7/4/2017). (c) Josh Emm, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Josh Emm.

A nice comparison of Indigo Bunting vs. Blue Grosbeak at Fort Smallwood, Maryland (9/11/2011). The Indigo Bunting is flanked by two Blue Grosbeaks. Media by Bill Hubick.

A juvenile Indigo Bunting in Montgomery Co., Maryland (6/22/2023). Note antennae of protruding from bill from a recent insect meal. (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Stephen John Davies via iNaturalist.

A male Indigo Bunting in flight at Andelot Farm, Kent Co., Maryland (6/7/2014). Media by Ashley Bradford.

Indigo Bunting in Frederick Co., Maryland (5/20/2025). (c) Dan Brown, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Dan Brown via iNaturalist.

An Indigo Bunting nest in Howard Co., Maryland (8/19/1976). Media by Joanne Solem.

Indigo Bunting in Montgomery Co., Maryland (5/6/2023). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Stephen John Davies via iNaturalist.

An Indigo Bunting nest and eggs in Harford Co., Maryland (7/4/2017). View Record Details Media by Josh Emm.

Indigo Bunting being banded in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (8/8/2013). (c) Ari Rice, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Ari Rice via iNaturalist.

A male Indigo Bunting being banded in Baltimore Co., Maryland (5/20/1979). Media by Jim Stasz.