Western Bluebird
NameWestern Bluebird
Common NameWestern Bluebird
Scientific NameSialia mexicana
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)31.5
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)31.5
Plumage DetailsMales have a brilliant sky-blue head, back, wings, and tail, with a rusty orange breast and flanks, and a white lower belly. Females are duller, with a grayer head and back, paler blue wings and tail, and a muted rufous wash on the breast.
Vocalization / CallTheir calls include soft, whistled 'few' notes and a chattering 'chur-chur'. The song is a series of soft, warbling phrases.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in western North America, from southern British Columbia through the western United States to central Mexico.
Identifying Featuresbright blue plumage (males), rufous breast and flanks, upright posture, small thrush size, dark bill and legs
Description
The Western Bluebird is a small thrush known for its vibrant blue plumage in males, contrasting with rufous and white. These birds are often observed perching upright on wires or branches, scanning the ground for insects.
