Western Bluebird

18 cm (7") Fairly common. Western United States, southwestern Canada. Open woodlands, orchards, farmlands.

Male: purplish-blue head, throat, wings and tail. Dark rusty breast. Usually some rust on upper back. Grayish white belly. Similar male Eastern Bluebird has a rusty throat, male Lazuli Bunting has white wing bars.

Female: brownish-gray head. Blue wings and tail. Pale gray throat, pale rusty breast. Similar female Eastern Bluebird has a pale rusty throat, not gray.

Nest in tree holes, nest boxes.

Song: "mew" or "few" call.

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Credit: Ken Schneider

Credit: Kevin Cole

Credit: Aditi-the-Stargazer

Credit: Matt Knoth

Distribution Maps

Western Bluebird distribution map

Western Bluebird winter distribution map