Eastern Bluebird vs Mountain Bluebird
Sialia sialis comparé à Sialia currucoides
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Eastern Bluebird | Mountain Bluebird |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Sialia sialis | Sialia currucoides |
| Ordre | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Famille | Turdidae | Turdidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | 17,5 cm (6.9 in) | — |
| Envergure | 27,0 cm (10.6 in) | 22,8 cm (9.0 in) |
| Poids | 31,0 g (1.09 oz) | 30,075 g (1.06 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Insects in summer, berries in winter. Hunts from low perches, dropping to the ground to … | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 4-5 | 5-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Eastern Bluebird
Open woodland, farmland edges, orchards, and parks with scattered trees and open ground. Readily uses nest boxes.
Song & Call Comparison
Eastern Bluebird
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.
Mountain Bluebird
Geographic Range & Migration
Eastern Bluebird
Eastern North America from southern Canada to Honduras and Nicaragua. Partially migratory.
Mountain Bluebird
Statut de conservation
Eastern Bluebird
Mountain Bluebird
How to Tell Them Apart
Eastern Bluebird
Males are vivid royal blue above with a rusty-red breast and white belly. Females are grey-blue with a paler rust breast.
Short, thin, dark bill
Mountain Bluebird
About These Birds
Eastern Bluebird
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.