Thursday, June 11, 2009

Mountain Bluebird

Mountain Bluebird
Male Mountain Bluebird by MorrisTravels

The Mountain Bluebird (Sialia currucoides) is a medium-sized bird weighing about an ounce, with a length from 15-20 cm (6-8 in). They have light underbellies and black eyes. Adult males have thin bills. They are bright blue and somewhat lighter beneath. Adult females have duller blue wings and tail,fake grey breast, grey crown, throat and back.

Mountain Bluebird(F) DSC_0041
Female Mountain Bluebird by Ronaldok

1 comment:

  1. Hello,
    My organization is planning to reintroduce breeding pairs of Western Bluebirds to Salt Spring Island, BC, in the spring of 2010. As part of the training program for our volunteer Bluebird Stewards we would like them to learn the differences between the bluebird species. Would you consider allowing us to use two photos as part of our presentation, please?

    Male Mountain Bluebird by Morris Travels
    Female Mountain Bluebird by Ronaldok

    I would be happy to email the waiver form or answer any questions you might have.

    Looking forward to your response,

    Betsy Rose
    Financial Administrator / Outreach
    Garry Oak Ecosystems Recovery Team
    Suite 209, 606 Courtney Street
    Victoria, BC V8L 1B6

    finance@goert.ca

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