Common Name: Eastern Bluebird
Scientific Name: Sialia sialis
Migration: Partial migrant; some parts of range are occupied year-round, but breeding and non-breeding ranges expand seasonally.

Habitat:

Eastern bluebirds are residents of open wooded habitats such as orchards, swamps, pastures and meadows where there are sufficient perches but where groundcover is sparse. They prefer areas with abundant perches, and are often seen perching on posts, wires or low branches.

Thanks to the popularity of nesting boxes and bluebird trails, these are also common birds to find near golf courses and large suburban parks within their range, and they readily visit backyards that offer similar trees and perches. While they are insectivorous, they shift to a frugivorous diet in winter and will frequent habitats that offer fruit trees and fruit-bearing bushes, with sumac, honeysuckle, cherry and juniper varieties some of their favorites. These are solitary birds or are seen in pairs during the breeding season, but form small flocks in winter.

For more information, see the complete eastern bluebird profile.

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