Eastern Bluebird
Sialia sialis
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The eastern bluebird is a beloved symbol of happiness in North America. Once declining due to habitat loss and competition from introduced species, populations recovered dramatically thanks to a massive citizen science nest box campaign. These gentle thrushes form loose winter flocks and huddle together in nest boxes during cold snaps.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 17.5 cm | 6.9 in |
| Wingspan | 27.0 cm | 10.6 in |
| Weight | 31.0 g | 1.09 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Males are vivid royal blue above with a rusty-red breast and white belly. Females are grey-blue with a paler rust breast.
Bill
Short, thin, dark bill
Habitat & Range
Open woodland, farmland edges, orchards, and parks with scattered trees and open ground. Readily uses nest boxes.
Geographic Range
Eastern North America from southern Canada to Honduras and Nicaragua. Partially migratory.
Diet & Feeding
Insects in summer, berries in winter. Hunts from low perches, dropping to the ground to catch prey.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-19 days. Fledging: 18-19 days.
Clutch Size
4-5
Sound
Song
A rich, melodious warbled 'chur-wi, tur-a-lee' song. Both sexes sing. Call is a soft, musical 'turee'. Song is gentle and flute-like, suggesting a small thrush. Given from exposed perch.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Turdidae (Thrushes) |
| Genus | Sialia |
| Species | Sialia sialis |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Hüttensänger |
| Spanish | Azulejo Oriental |
Distribution
Eastern Bluebird has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Turdidae family