Eastern Bluebird

Description:

The Eastern Bluebird is a small thrush with a big, rounded head, large eye, plump body, and alert posture. The wings are long, but the tail and legs are fairly short. The bill is short and straight. Male Eastern Bluebirds are vivid, deep blue above and rusty or brick-red on the throat and breast. Blue in birds always depends on the light, and males often look plain gray-brown from a distance. Females are grayish above with bluish wings and tail, and a subdued orange-brown breast.

Habitat:

Water feature in wildlife habitat yard.

Notes:

I was really excited to see these guys in my yard. I know they are in the area. The neighborhood has a bluebird trail with nesting boxes. But I have not actually seen any bluebirds in or around my yard for fifteen years or so.