Eastern Bluebird
NameEastern Bluebird
Common NameEastern Bluebird
Scientific NameSialia sialis
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)28.5
Length (cm)18.5
Weight (g)30.5
Plumage DetailsMales have brilliant azure blue on their head, back, wings, and tail, with a rusty orange throat and breast, and a white belly. Females are duller blue with a paler orange breast and grayish crown.
Vocalization / CallTheir song is a soft, musical warble often described as 'chur-lee' or 'tru-ly'. They also emit a dry, chattering alarm call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across eastern North America, from southern Canada south to the Gulf Coast and southeastern Arizona, wintering south into Mexico and Central America.
Identifying FeaturesBrilliant blue upperparts (male), Rusty orange breast, White belly, Thrush-like shape, Upright posture on perches
Description
The Eastern Bluebird is a small thrush known for its striking blue plumage. Males display brilliant blue upperparts and a rusty orange breast, often perching upright in open woodlands and fields.
