What is this brightly colored bird I am seeing in Florida?

Question

This bird has the coloration of a metalic-like parrot (blue, green, red and maybe a little yellow) but it is not shaped like a parrot at all...

The shape is more like a cow-bird or crow...

Answer 1

Could it be a magpie.  I have seen them looking very metallic

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Answer 2

I would agree with the possibility of a painted bunting.  Being in Florida it could be an escapee from a collection or zoo as well.  There's lots of exotic species surviving and breeding in Florida.

Answer 3

Could be a painted bunting. They are small, about 5 inches or so long, and bright blue, red and yellow. Very bright and I think there are quite a few in your area.