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Western Bluebird

Sialia mexicana


Perching

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Length: 7 in. (18 cm )

Pairs or small flocks of this bluebird species are common throughout open habitats with scattered trees, forest edge, agricultural fields and riparian areas. The cavity nest is in a tree or nest box, and the cavity floor is lined with grass, pine needles, twigs, hair and feathers. Insects make up a large part of the diet, especially when feeding young, and the insects are often captured in the air low over the ground. Berries are a major food in the winter.\r\n

The four-digit banding code is WEBL.


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Bibliographic details:

  • Article: Western Bluebird
  • Author(s): Dr. Biology
  • Publisher: Arizona State University School of Life Sciences Ask A Biologist
  • Site name: ASU - Ask A Biologist
  • Date published: 13 Jul, 2017
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  • Link: https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/western-bluebird

APA Style

Dr. Biology. (Thu, 07/13/2017 - 15:38). Western Bluebird. ASU - Ask A Biologist. Retrieved from https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/western-bluebird

American Psychological Association. For more info, see http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/10/

Chicago Manual of Style

Dr. Biology. "Western Bluebird". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 13 Jul 2017. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/western-bluebird

MLA 2017 Style

Dr. Biology. "Western Bluebird". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 13 Jul 2017. ASU - Ask A Biologist, Web. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/western-bluebird

Modern Language Association, 7th Ed. For more info, see http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/08/
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