Mountain Bluebird
NameMountain Bluebird
Common NameMountain Bluebird
Scientific NameSialia currucoides
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)34.5
Length (cm)16.75
Weight (g)30.5
Plumage DetailsAdult males are a brilliant, uniform azure blue over their entire body, slightly paler on the belly. Females are duller, with a gray-brown head and breast, pale blue wings and tail, and a whitish belly. Juveniles are spotted brown with blue wings and tail.
Vocalization / CallTheir song is a soft, warbling 'chur-chur' or 'tru-lee'. Calls include a soft 'few' or 'tew' and a harsher 'chur' when alarmed.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, mountain, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across western North America, breeding from Alaska and western Canada south through the western United States. They migrate to lower elevations or further south into Mexico for the winter.
Identifying FeaturesVibrant sky-blue plumage (male), Upright posture on perches, Hovering flight while foraging, Relatively long wings and tail, Small, slender bill
Description
The Mountain Bluebird is a medium-sized thrush known for the male's striking sky-blue plumage. These birds are often seen perching on prominent spots in open country, then swooping down to catch insects on the ground or hovering gracefully while foraging.
