Eastern Bluebird

Sialia sialis

This vibrant thrush brings a splash of sky-blue brilliance to backyard feeders and open woodlands across North America.

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Visual Identification

Appearance

The Eastern Bluebird is a small thrush with a round head and short, straight bill. Males display vibrant blue upperparts, rusty red throat, breasts, and white belly. The wings and tail are blue with black edges.

Females have duller blue wings and tails, with greyish heads and backs and paler orange-brown breasts. Juveniles show a speckled breast and blue-tinged wings and tail.

Size

Length

16cm to 21cm

Wingspan

25cm to 32cm

Weight

27g to 34g

Colours

Male Female

Primary Colour

Blue Red Orange

Secondary Colour

White

Beak Colour

Black

Leg Colour

Black

Primary Colour (Female)

Blue Grey

Secondary Colour (Female)

White

Beak Colour (Female)

Black

Leg Colour (Female)

Black

Habitat and Distribution

Habitats

Woodland

The Eastern Bluebird can be found in Woodland habitats.

Garden

The Eastern Bluebird can be found in Garden habitats.

Wetland

The Eastern Bluebird is not typically found in Wetland habitats.

Coastal

The Eastern Bluebird is not typically found in Coastal habitats.

Urban

The Eastern Bluebird is not typically found in Urban habitats.

Farmland

The Eastern Bluebird can be found in Farmland habitats.

Grassland

The Eastern Bluebird is not typically found in Grassland habitats.

Desert

The Eastern Bluebird is not typically found in Desert habitats.

Tundra

The Eastern Bluebird is not typically found in Tundra habitats.

Rainforest

The Eastern Bluebird is not typically found in Rainforest habitats.

Mountain

The Eastern Bluebird is not typically found in Mountain habitats.

Savanna

The Eastern Bluebird is not typically found in Savanna habitats.

Distribution

Eastern Bluebirds inhabit open woodlands, farmlands, and suburban areas across eastern North America, from southern Canada to the Gulf states. They prefer areas with scattered trees and open ground for foraging.

Northern populations may move south in winter, while southern birds are often year-round residents. They are common in the eastern United States and southeastern Canada.

Elevation Range

Sea level to 2,700 meters

Climate zones

Temperate, Subtropical

Distribution Map

This map gives you a rough idea of where you might spot a Eastern Bluebird. The coloured areas show countries where these birds have been seen.

A few things to keep in mind:

Birds might not be everywhere in the coloured areas, for example, they may be present around the coast of that country
Where birds live can change with seasons and available food
This map is quite simple - it doesn't show exact locations

We're working on making our maps even better! Soon, we hope to show you:

More detailed maps for bigger countries, including state and region
How birds move around during different seasons