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.