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Western bluebird
Sialia mexicana
46.8999, -120.652
Field Notes
Description:
Adult males are bright blue on top and on the throat with an orange breast and sides, a brownish patch on back, and a gray belly and undertail coverts.
Habitat:
Spotted on top of a pine tree along the Umtanum creek.
Notes:
Its posture consists of perching upright on wire fences and high perches. The western bluebird pounces on the ground when looking for food, such as worms and berries. It also flies to catch aerial prey, like insects, when available.
Reference Links:
Western bluebird - Wikipedia
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMay 15, 2018
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