Western Bluebird
Sialia mexicana
Perching
Length: 7 in. (18 cm )
Pairs or small flocks of this bluebird species are common throughout open habitats with scattered trees, forest edge, agricultural fields and riparian areas. The cavity nest is in a tree or nest box, and the cavity floor is lined with grass, pine needles, twigs, hair and feathers. Insects make up a large part of the diet, especially when feeding young, and the insects are often captured in the air low over the ground. Berries are a major food in the winter.\r\n
The four-digit banding code is WEBL.
Male |
Female |
Agricultural
Fir forest
Savanna
Shrubs
Bibliographic details:
- Article: Western 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/western-bluebird
APA Style
Dr. Biology. (Thu, 07/13/2017 - 15:38). Western Bluebird. ASU - Ask A Biologist. Retrieved from https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/western-bluebird
Chicago Manual of Style
Dr. Biology. "Western Bluebird". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 13 Jul 2017. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/western-bluebird
MLA 2017 Style
Dr. Biology. "Western Bluebird". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 13 Jul 2017. ASU - Ask A Biologist, Web. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/western-bluebird
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