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Eastern Bluebird

Sialia sialis

Photo by gatorfellows
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Description:

Bluebirds are a small thrush with a big, rounded head, large eye, plump body, and alert posture. The wings are long, but the tail and legs are fairly short. The bill is short and straight. Male Eastern Bluebirds are vivid, deep blue above and rusty or brick-red on the throat and breast.

Habitat:

In the trees in a small city park.

Reference Links:

Bluebird, Eastern Bluebird, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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PublishedSeptember 8, 2014

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