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Bluebirds


Bluebirds are blue, however even though other birds are blue, none
have the reddish, chestnut brown coloring on the throat and
breast.

The female and young are duller in color.

Bluebirds are found in orchards, farmyards, roadsides and open
woodlands, often in family groups or small flocks.

When perched, a bluebirds shoulders "hunch".

The female builds a grass-lined nest in a tree hole or other cavity,
and lays four to six pale blue eggs.

Bluebirds easily accept nest boxes.

Bluebirds are about 7 inches long.


   Bluebird




The eastern bluebird is the only bluebird east of the Great Plains.
Male has a bright, entirely blue back and rusty throat and breast;
it's song is a melodious whistling.

The western bluebird has less reddish brown on the under parts and a
brown patch on the back; it's song is a 3 fold or double
whistle.

The mountain bluebird is all blue with a lightly colored bluish white chest,
it's song is a soft warbling whistle, generally silent except at
dawn.

Both the western and mountain bluebirds are found in western North America.

Northern populations of the eastern and mountain bluebirds are migratory;
southern populations and the western bluebird are mostly sedentary.

Picture Bluebird



Bluebirds belong to the family of Thrushes and the order Passeriformes.


Types of Bluebirds include:

Eastern Bluebird
Mountain Bluebird
Western Bluebird


See Also:

Thrushes
Robins


See Also:

Index of All Perching Birds

Index of All Bird Care & Birdie Fun Stuff

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