The root of the "Indigo" in Indigo Bunting is the same as "Indian".
It refers to the subcontinent that is the source of the bluish plant dye bearing the same name.

Ref. "The Birders Handbook" by Paul R. Ehrlich, David S. Dobkin, and Darryl Wheye.

To learn more click here

http://www.birds.cornell.edu/AllAboutBirds/BirdGuide/Indigo_Bunting.html

Green indicates Breeding and summer range.
Map and range may not be to any scale.

These photos were taken at the Cave Creek Ranch, in Portal, AZ.

 

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