Eastern Bluebirds
Attracting Bluebirds to better understand their nesting, mating, and feeding habits can be done by placing birdhouses and providing the food these birds enjoy.
The following information is provided to help you understand the needs of bluebirds and how you can attract them to your backyard.
Once declining in population, Bluebirds are beginning to make a comeback.
Interesting to note, bluebirds were once as common as the American Robin.
Description:
Eastern Bluebirds measure 6 1/2 inches in length. The male has bright blue upperparts, reddish breast, and white belly.
The female has a buffy throat and breast, grayish-blue head and back with light blue wings and tail.
Bluebirds can be found in rural gardens, orchards, and suburban gardens near open farmland. Their arrival in early spring is a sure sign that winter is on the way out.
