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Mountain Bluebird
Mountain bluebirds are a western favorite, and it's not hard to see why. Learn how to attract a mountain bluebird to your yard, and listen to its song.
Photo: Dave Ryan
Scientific Name:
Sialia currucoides.
Family:
Thrush.
Length:
7-1/4 inches.
Wingspan:
14 inches.
Distinctive Markings:
Males are brilliant blue all over. Females are gray overall with pale-blue feathers on tail and wings.
Nest:
Pair builds a grass nest in cavity or birdhouse. Lays four to six pale-blue eggs between April and July.
Habitat:
Meadows, clearings and open forests at elevations of 10,000 to 12,000 feet.
Song:
Similar to the eastern bluebird's song, but slightly higher pitched.
Diet:
Insects and berries.
Backyard Favorite:
Live mealworms.
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