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Birds

Eastern Bluebird Songs and Calls

Eastern Bluebird | ID | Breeding | Feeding | Range | Migration | Voice In this article, I review some of the song-type variations and seasonality of bluebird vocalizations. Eastern bluebirds are more vocal before and early in the breeding season, and their songs and calls vary depending on the type of interactions and even […]

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determine sex of young bluebirds by their plumage
Birds

Determining the Gender of a Young Eastern Bluebirds by Plumage

When it comes to young eastern bluebirds, discerning their gender based on plumage can be quite informative. Young male and female bluebirds have a distinctive plumage during their juvenile phase, which they typically retain for just a few months before transitioning to their first adult plumage. Their plumage characteristics, we can gain valuable insights into

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female bluebird facts
Birds

11 Facts About Female Eastern Bluebirds

Eastern Bluebird | Breeding | Feeding | Range | Migration | Voice | Facts This article addresses cover interesting facts and some of the most frequently asked questions about female eastern bluebirds. Facts and question relate to the breeding biology of the eastern bluebird. 1. Female bluebirds regularly nest with a male but can accept

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female eastern bluebird
Birds

Identification of the Female Eastern Bluebird

Eastern Bluebird | Female Bluebird | Facts Female Bluebird | Some are Bluer  | Bluebirds of NA This article focuses on the appearance of the female Eastern Bluebirds. It also compares a female’s characteristics with that of a male. While the striking deep blue and orange plumage of a male eastern bluebird is unmistakable, the

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bluebirds bluer than othes
Birds

Why are some bluebirds bluer than others?

Bluebirds seem to come in many shades of blue. There are birds that are dull blue and others that are deep blue. Sometimes they even appear dark. Color perception varies for a variety of reasons, including the fact that bluebirds acquire new plumage every year, the quality and availability of food during the molting period,

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hawthron berries food for eastern bluebirds
Birds

Eastern Bluebird Habitat

This article explores the habitat preferred by Eastern bluebirds. Their habitat preferences show some variation during the non-breeding season as the food type preferences changes. Bluebirds thrive in open and semi-open habitats with little understory, sparse ground cover, and perches that aid in locating insects. Eastern Bluebirds are adaptable birds and do well in human-created

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Bird Identification, Birds

A Blue Bird with a Red or Orange Chest?

What’s the blue bird with a red-orange-brown chest? This is a query often posted online. To figure out the possible bird’s identity, this article reviews birds with plumages that include blue with red, orange, or brown chests. These birds’ range, favorite habitat, and behavior are compared to suggest the most likely response to the query.  

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Bird Identification

Eastern Bluebird vs Western Bluebird vs Mountain Bluebird

This article compares the range and characteristics of the Eastern, Western, and Mountain Bluebirds. The purpose of this comparison is to help determine the type of bluebird that occurs in state of region you live. If you ask yourself, which of the three North American bluebirds occur in your state, this article is for you.

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