Based on 1,901 research-grade iNaturalist observations in South Carolina, Painted Bunting is most often recorded in May; in South Carolina it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #45 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Passerina ciris
Painted Bunting in South Carolina by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in South Carolina in May
Northern Cardinal
Eastern Bluebird
House Finch
Northern Mockingbird
Brown Thrasher
Great Egret
Mourning Dove
Great Blue Heron
Places to look in South Carolina
Botanical GardenSouth Carolina Botanical Garden
State ParkTable Rock State Park
State ParkHuntington Beach State Park
State ParkParis Mountain State Park
State ParkDevils Fork State Park
Botanical GardenRiverbanks Zoo
FAQ
When does Painted Bunting appear in South Carolina?
Mainly April–September, with the most records in May.
How common is Painted Bunting in South Carolina?
It ranks #45 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in South Carolina (1,901 records in our sample).