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Eastern Bluebird (male)

Sialia sialis

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:

A wildlife habitat garden. There has been a pair looking at nesting sites in the yard. Did not get all of him since he was busy guarding her building the nest.

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5 Comments

gatorfellows
gatorfellows 11 years ago

Thanks buglover610 and Ali :) I am enjoying having the nesting pair. They brighten the garden.

Ali Hemati Pour
Ali Hemati Pour 11 years ago

So Sweet!

buglover610
buglover610 11 years ago

so cute!

gatorfellows
gatorfellows 11 years ago

this is the Papa Bluebird and is doing a great job of guarding his mate and babies. :)

katmc2020
katmc2020 11 years ago

Sweet!

gatorfellows
Spotted by
gatorfellows

Denton, Texas, USA

Spotted on Mar 8, 2013
Submitted on Mar 15, 2013

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