Sialia sialis
Least Concern
Known as the "jewel of the American backyard", the Eastern Bluebird is a small thrush with a big, endearing personality. Adorned in vibrant hues of blue, with a warm rust-colored breast, these cheerful birds can be found throughout the eastern parts of North America. Their melodious song, paired with their lively behavior, makes them a beloved icon among birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts alike.
Blue
Gray
Gray
Red Orange, White
Blue, White, Pale Orange
Blue, White, Pale Orange
Blue
Blue
Blue
Short
Black
Black
Black
Grey
Grey
Grey
Blue upperparts, red-orange throat and breast
Less brightly colored than male
Speckled chest, less brightly colored than adults, similar to females
Blue with white edges
Blue with white edges
Blue with white edges
16cm to 21cm
Length
25cm to 34cm
Wingspan
27g to 34g
Weight
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Female Eastern Bluebird
Juvenile Eastern Bluebirds
Eastern Bluebird perching on a branch
Pair of Eastern Bluebirds, Female (left) and Male (right)
Eastern Bluebird feeding his young
Eastern Bluebird in-flight
Soft, melodious warbles and churrs
Song is a series of soft, melodious warbles
Sharp, short chirps signaling distress or alert
Active during the day, foraging for food in the morning and evening
Solitary or in small family groups
Defends feeding and nesting territories
Partial migrant, some populations move south in winter
Occasional interactions with other bird species, particularly during feeding
Insects, Berries
Forages in trees and on the ground
Throughout the day, peaking at dawn and dusk
Catches insects on the wing
Varies with season and food availability
None known
Cavities in trees or nest boxes
Cup of grass and twigs
Spring to early summer
Usually two, sometimes three
Light blue or occasionally white
Approximately 2cm x 1.5cm
2-7 eggs
11-19 days
Approximately 2-3 weeks
Both parents feed chicks
Eastern North America, as far south as Nicaragua
Open countryside with scattered trees, farmland, and orchards
700m to 2700m
Partial migrant, some populations move south in winter
Grassland, Forest
Temperate
Please note, this range and distribution map is a high-level overview, and doesn't break down into specific regions and areas of the countries.
Resident or Present
Breeding
3
8
4 year(s)
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Monogamous, often returning to same nesting site each year
Coloration becomes less bright with age
Least Concern (IUCN Red List)
Habitat loss, competition for nesting sites
Nest box programs have been successful in increasing population
Population has been increasing for the past 40 years
Other names:
Blue Robin
Family:
TurdidaePopulation size:
23,000,000
Population trend:
Increasing
Conservation status:
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
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