Western Bluebird

Western Bluebird (Sialia mexicana) by cosmicsailor

The Western Bluebird (Sialia mexicana) is a medium-sized thrush.

Adults have a grey belly. Adult males are bright blue on top and on the throat with a red breast; they have a brown patch on their back. Adult females have duller blue wings and tail, a brownish breast and a grey crown, throat and back.

These birds wait on a perch and fly down to catch insects, sometimes catching them in midair. They mainly eat insects and berries.

Western Bluebird (Sialia mexicana) by cosmicsailor

Northern birds migrate to the southern parts of the range; southern birds are often permanent residents.

Western Bluebird m. by teddy llovet

These birds wait on a perch and fly down to catch insects, sometimes catching them in midair. They mainly eat insects and berries.