Lazuli Bunting (Passerina amoena) is in the Cardinals and Allies family (Cardinalidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 13,743 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in May.
Seasonal pattern in the national data: seasonal. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.
When to photograph Lazuli Bunting: observations by month (U.S.)
About Lazuli Bunting
The lazuli bunting (Passerina amoena) is a North American songbird named for the gemstone lapis lazuli.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Lazuli Bunting by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 5,119 | May | Apr–Jun |
| Arizona | 1,544 | April | Apr–May |
| Utah | 1,419 | May | May–Jul |
| Oregon | 1,185 | May | May–Jul |
| Colorado | 1,146 | May | May–Jul |
| Washington | 744 | May | May–Jun |
| Idaho | 624 | May | May–Jul |
| Texas | 438 | April | Apr–May |
| Montana | 375 | June | May–Jul |
| Nevada | 315 | May | May–Jun |
| New Mexico | 237 | August | Apr–Sep |
| Wyoming | 183 | June | May–Jul |
| North Dakota | 142 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Nebraska | 81 | May | May–May |
| South Dakota | 31 | May | May–Jun |
| Florida | 28 | April | Jan–Apr |
| Oklahoma | 23 | May | May–May |
| Kansas | 21 | May | May–May |
| Ohio | 18 | January | Jan–Jan |
| Minnesota | 12 | May | May–May |
| Illinois | 11 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Massachusetts | 11 | December | Dec–Dec |
| New York | 11 | April | Apr–Apr |
| North Carolina | 6 | February | Feb–Feb |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related birds (Cardinals and Allies)
Northern Cardinal
Indigo Bunting
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Summer Tanager
Painted Bunting
Black-headed Grosbeak
Western Tanager
Scarlet Tanager
Photography tips
- Use a fast shutter (1/2000 s or faster) for birds in flight.
- Focus on the eye and shoot at the bird's eye level.
- Approach slowly and stop if the bird changes behavior; never bait or flush birds.
- Morning activity peaks in the first two hours after sunrise.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Lazuli Bunting?
Nationally, May has the most observations, with the main season from April to July.
Where is Lazuli Bunting most often seen?
The most observations come from California, Arizona, Utah.