Now here's a critter that is very prolific in the mountain region of the U.S.
These little guys are a breath of fresh air. Although slightly different, there are similarities with the Eastern Bluebird. Here are some facts about the Mountain Bluebird.
A common sight in ranch land and other open areas of the American West, the male Mountain Bluebird is a breathtaking brilliant sky blue. It prefers more open habitats than the other bluebirds and can be found in colder habitats in winter.
ADULT DESCRIPTION:
These little guys are a breath of fresh air. Although slightly different, there are similarities with the Eastern Bluebird. Here are some facts about the Mountain Bluebird.
A common sight in ranch land and other open areas of the American West, the male Mountain Bluebird is a breathtaking brilliant sky blue. It prefers more open habitats than the other bluebirds and can be found in colder habitats in winter.
ADULT DESCRIPTION:
- Medium-sized songbird; small thrush.
- Head large and round.
- Body chunky.
- Tail medium length.
- Blue in wings and tail.
- Male sky blue overall.
Male Description:
Body, head, wings, and tail sky blue; brighter above, paler below. Belly white. Duller brownish blue in winter.
Female Description :
Brown-blue overall. Brighter pale sky blue on rump, wings, and tail. Head and back bluish gray. White eyering. Sometimes a faint malar streak. Chest may have some reddish. Some females are more brownish than others.
Youngster Description:
Juvenile with spotted chest and unspotted back, blue in wings and tail. Immature similar to adult but duller.
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