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Eastern Bluebird
Sialia sialis
37.8393, -84.27
Field Notes
Description:
Distinguishing Characteristics (Adult Male) -Red-brown throat and white belly.
Distinguishing Characteristics (Adult Female) -Orange-brown throat and white belly with pale brown outline.
Length 7", Wingspan 13", WT 1.1 oz
Habitat:
Recommended distance between nestboxes is 100 yards minimum.
Nests: Seldom (or just a few) feathers, nest usually of grass and pine needles.
Range: East of the Rocky Mountains, spanning from southern Canada to the Gulf states and on into Mexico and Honduras. Populations are found in Cuba, although it is not a native species there. (Terres, 1980)
Notes:
This little Bluebird family is nesting in a Bluebird house that has been empty for 2 years. I'm very excited to see these gorgeous birds move in!
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMay 2, 2011
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