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Mountain Bluebird
These birds have benefited by the placement of birdhouses. Their song is Robin-like with a pitch slightly higher than the eastern species. DescriptionThe Mountain Bluebird is 6 to 7 1/2 inches in length. The maleThe female is grayish. Her wings and tail are blue. The wings are longer than either the eastern or western bluebird. Mating HabitsThe mating habits include the male singing from exposed perches or from the tops of trees.Serving two purposes, letting potential mates and rivals know that he has possession of that particular territory. These birds begin singing at the first hint of daylight. As the day begins to shine, moments after sunrise, they stop singing. Believed to be monagamous during the nesting season. Males aggressively defend their mates from other single males. Nesting HabitsThe nest is a loose cup of stems and
Only the female builds the nest, both aggressively defend the nest. The female lays 4 to 6 pale blue or white eggs. Incubation last about 14 days and is done by both male and female. Nestling period is unknown. Feeding HabitsMountain Bluebirds feed on insects and berries. Often hovering just above the ground hunting insects.One habit of these birds is called ground sallying briefly landing on the ground from a perch, snatching their prey and returning to their perch to eat. More Back to List of Birds Back to top Mountain Bluebird
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