Bird
Mountain Bluebird
Sialia currucoidesAlso known as Arctic Bluebird
Male Mountain Bluebirds are nearly uniform sky blue, while females are gray-brown with blue wings and tails. They hunt insects by dropping from low perches or hovering above open ground and nest in tree holes or other cavities.
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyGrasshoppers, beetles, caterpillars
Predators
- hawks
- owls
- weasels
ThreatsLoss of nest cavities, pesticide exposure, severe weather, habitat change, and competition for nest sites
HabitatsMountain meadows, sagebrush, prairie, burned forest, tundra edge, farms, and open woodland
Life spanOften three to six years, with some banded birds living around ten years
Classification
- OrderPasseriformes
- FamilyTurdidae
- GenusSialia
- SpeciesSialia currucoides
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Give nest cavities and boxes space, and never open an occupied box for a photograph.
Responsible observation
- Identify: Look for an all-blue male or a gray female with blue wings and tail.
- Watch: Scan fence posts and low perches above broad open ground.
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