Eastern bluebird

Sialia sialis

The eastern bluebird (Sialia sialis) is a small North American migratory thrush found in open woodlands, farmlands, and orchards.

Family: Turdidae Order: passerines Conservation: Least Concern
Eastern bluebird

About the Eastern bluebird

The eastern bluebird (Sialia sialis) is a small North American migratory thrush found in open woodlands, farmlands, and orchards. The bright-blue breeding plumage of the male, easily observed on a wire or open perch, makes this species a favorite of birders. The male's call includes sometimes soft warbles of jeew or chir-wi, or the melodious song chiti WEEW wewidoo. It is the state bird of Missouri and New York.

Fun Facts About Eastern bluebird

  • The male's call includes sometimes soft warbles of jeew or chir-wi, or the melodious song chiti WEEW wewidoo.
  • The bright-blue breeding plumage of the male, easily observed on a wire or open perch, makes this species a favorite of birders.
  • The eastern bluebird (Sialia sialis) is a small North American migratory thrush found in open woodlands, farmlands, and orchards.

Conservation Status

The Eastern bluebird is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.

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Taxonomy & Classification

Orderpasserines
FamilyTurdidae
GenusSialia
SpeciesSialia sialis

Range & Habitat

Range map of Eastern bluebird

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Related Species

Other species in the Turdidae family: