Eastern Bluebird
Sialia sialis
Perching
Length: 7 in. (18 cm )
A species of forest edge, open pastures and scattered trees, the Eastern Bluebird perches conspicuously at the tops of bushes, wire fences or fence posts. Their food includes berries, earthworms, and insects that are often captured by swooping down to the ground from a low perch. It nests in tree cavities and nest boxes when available. In the southwest, this species nest exclusively in mountain meadows. The nest is lined with a loose array of grass, pine needles and twigs. During the winter it forms small to large flocks.
The four-digit banding code is EABL.
Male |
Female |
Fir forest
Mesquite bosque
Savanna
Bibliographic details:
- Article: Eastern Bluebird
- Author(s): Dr. Biology
- Publisher: Arizona State University School of Life Sciences Ask A Biologist
- Site name: ASU - Ask A Biologist
- Date published: 13 Jul, 2017
- Date accessed:
- Link: https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/eastern-bluebird
APA Style
Dr. Biology. (Thu, 07/13/2017 - 15:38). Eastern Bluebird. ASU - Ask A Biologist. Retrieved from https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/eastern-bluebird
Chicago Manual of Style
Dr. Biology. "Eastern Bluebird". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 13 Jul 2017. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/eastern-bluebird
MLA 2017 Style
Dr. Biology. "Eastern Bluebird". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 13 Jul 2017. ASU - Ask A Biologist, Web. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/eastern-bluebird
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