Eastern Bluebird

Sialia sialis

Summary 7

The Eastern Bluebird, Sialia sialis, is a small thrush found in open woodlands, farmlands and orchards, and most recently can be spotted in suburban areas. It is the state bird of Missouri and New York.

Sources and Credits

  1. (c) Connecticutbirder, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), https://www.flickr.com/photos/37822476@N04/5584348262/
  2. (c) Patrick Coin, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), http://www.flickr.com/photos/42264328@N00/373427660
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  7. (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sialia_sialis

More Info

iNat Map

B - size small (5-9 inches)
C -primary colors blue, rust
E -underparts rust, white
F - upperparts blue
G - back pattern solid
H - belly pattern solid
I - breast pattern solid
J - bill shape all-purpose
K - eye color black, brown
L - head pattern plain
M - crown color blue
N - forehead color blue
O - nape color blue
P - throat color rust
Q - wing shape pointed
R - tail shape fan
S - upper tail blue
T - under tail white
U - leg color black
A - present fall, spring, summer, winter
D - breeds here yes