The Painted Bunting’s French name, Nonpareil, means “having no equal.” Truly, no other bird in Georgia has such striking colors.

#FunFactFriday But despite its bright plumage, you may have to squint to see a Painted Bunting, since they can be very secretive and like to hide in low, dense vegetation. Look for Painted Buntings along Georgia’s coastal plain and occasionally further north. 📷️: Painted Bunting photo by Steve Rushing (@rushingoutdoors), a member of our Birds Georgia Photographers Network