7.0 inches long. The Eastern Bluebird has a relatively thin bill. The male has rich blue upperparts. His throat, breast and sides are orange. His belly and undertail are white. The female has a blue tail and wings that are duller than the male. The throat, breast, and sides are a paler orange. Her crown and back are gray. She also has a white eye ring. Juveniles are like the female but have spots on the undersides.
The Eastern Bluebird is a common year round breeding resident that becomes less abundant in the winter.
The Eastern Bluebird is most often seen in open habitats such as agricultural areas and woodland edges. It is a tame bird that readily takes to manmade nest boxes. It feeds on insects. The song is a series of pleasant soft whistles “chur, churlee, churlee”.
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