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Eastern Bluebird

Sialia sialis

Photo by rsimmons
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Field Notes

Description:

a small thrush found in open woodlands, farmlands and orchards, and most recently can be spotted in suburban areas. Adults have a white belly. Adult males are bright blue and red on top and have a reddish brown throat and breast. Adult females have lighter blue wings and tail, a brownish throat and breast and a grey crown and back.

Habitat:

Eastern bluebirds prefer to nest in woodlands where cavity holes excavated by a previous species will serve as their home. These woodlands must be near clearings or meadows because this is the preferred hunting ground of the species. River or creek access is an added benefit and preferred. Keep these things in mind when placing a nestbox in your backyard.

Notes:

I believe this to be a male Eastern Bluebird

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