Species profile
Eastern Bluebird
Sialia sialis
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Turdidae
- Conservation status
- Not assessed here
identification
Small thrush with blue upperparts and rusty orange breast; females are grayer with blue wings and tail.
habitat
Open woodland, farms, orchards, parks, and fields with nest cavities.
range
Resident or short-distance migrant across eastern North America.
behavior
Watches from low perches, then drops to the ground to catch prey.
diet
Insects, spiders, and berries.
voice
Soft musical chur-wi phrases and quiet chatter calls.
seasonality
Resident or seasonal migrant depending on region.
Related species
Sources
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