Bird · GBIF taxon 2490941
Eastern Bluebird
Sialia sialisEastern Bluebirds are small thrushes with blue upperparts and a rusty chest, although females are more subdued. They hunt from low perches in open country and frequently nest in natural cavities or maintained nest boxes.
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- grasshoppers
- beetles
- caterpillars
Predators
- hawks
- snakes
- raccoons
ThreatsLoss of nest cavities, severe weather, pesticides, window collisions, and competition for boxes
HabitatsOpen woods, meadows, orchards, parks, and field edges with scattered perches
Life spanMany live two to six years, while exceptional wild birds exceed ten years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyTurdidae
- SpeciesSialia sialis
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Moderate
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Monitor nest boxes briefly and never open them during harsh weather.
Responsible observation
- Watch: Scan fence posts and low branches for birds dropping to the ground.
- Identify: Note blue wings and tail paired with a rusty chest and white belly.
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