Meet the Eastern Bluebird

The Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis) is a small bird commonly found throughout the eastern US, Canada, and Mexico. The male of this species is easily recognizable with its blue body and rust stomach, while the female is less brightly colored with blue wings and a brown underbelly. These birds usually live in open grasslands with trees nearby, using this foliage to nest in tree cavities. These birds tend to sit on fences and wires overlooking fields and swoop down to catch their prey. The eastern bluebird eats mainly insects like caterpillars, grasshoppers, and spiders in the summer months, and in the winter, they prefer eating fruit and things of that nature. Some of the bluebird’s prey are species of insects that are harmful to farm crops, and this is helpful to humans because it preserves our food source. Currently, the bluebird is not listed as a conservation concern. To learn more about the Eastern Bluebird, visit: https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/eastern-bluebird

This Wildlife Wednesday is written by Zander Hine, student board member.