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Western Bluebirds
Description: Western Bluebirds are small Thrushes and the least migratory of the Bluebirds. They breed in North America from southern British Columbia south to central Mexico, east to western Montana and west to Texas. The Western Bluebird winters at lower elevations in much of the breeding range; outside the breeding range it winters in central California and along the lower Colorado River. Northern birds tend to migrate to the southern parts of the range while southern birds are permanent residents.
Other Names: California Bluebird, Mountain Bluebird
Color: The Western Bluebird is characterized by its blue throat, royal blue upper parts and bright red breast, sides and flanks. Abdomen and under-tail coverts are grayish. Females are paler and duller and the young speckled.
Sound: The Western Bluebird’s call, a soft “kew,” is often repeated several times. Western Bluebirds also chatter.
Preferred Environment: Unlike the other species of bluebirds, the Western Bluebird does not like large meadows, preferring open forests instead. Favoring open coniferous and deciduous woodlands, wooded riparian areas (along the shores of streams or rivers), the Western Bluebird is a common sight in parklands of the west..
Nesting Habits: Western Bluebirds nest in tree cavities, cliff crevices, and building and nesting boxes put out for their use. Their nests are constructed of grass, twigs, hair and feathers.
Food Preference: Western Bluebirds primarily feed on insects, but will eat berries and seeds in the winter.
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How to Attract Bluebirds
Try creating a Bluebird Trail with a number of nesting boxes, minimumly six, usually a hundred yards or more apart in suitable locations arranged in such a manner that they can be conveniently monitored. It is best to mount these houses within 4 to 5 feet from the ground to discourage sparrows. The best house to use in a trail like this is Songbird Cedar's Ultimate Bluebird House. Immediate success with a trail is most likely to come where bluebirds are already frequently seen. If trying to attract bluebirds, begin the trail modestly. Young birds will often remain in the area or return to the same general area to nest. These "bluebird trails" and the erection of nest boxes across the country have led to increased bluebird populations in many areas.
Bluebirds are not picky eaters and will eat food from hopper feeders, platform feeders or trays on posts, window feeders and suet feeders. Peanut hearts seem to be one of their favorite foods. Bluebirds also love pecan meats, raisins, currants, white bread and baked apples. There are other ways to lure these birds, the best of which is to offer them mealworms in a tray feeder. Bluebirds also require a source of water, it will play a very important part in attracting bluebirds to your area and if it's not available, it may inhibit them.
Suggested Western Bluebird Feeders
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