Eastern Bluebird
Eastern Bluebird (<em>Sialia sialis</em>) is a species of Thrushes (<em>Turdidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis) is a species of Thrushes (Turdidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines). A beloved American songbird, the male bright blue above with a rust-orange breast; nests in tree cavities and nest boxes; a conservation success story as people put up thousands of bluebird boxes.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Sialia; binomial: Sialia sialis; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758). Typical size: 16-21cm. Average lifespan: 3-6 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Nearctic and Middle America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
