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Western bluebird (Sialia mexicana)
| Scientific Classification | |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Turdidae |
| Species: | Sialia mexicana |
| Common: | Western bluebird |
The western bluebird is found in semi-open country across western North America.
Identification
Adult Male
Adult males have bright blue head, throat, upperparts and tail with some on the belly. The breast and and back patch are chestnut.
Adult Female
Adult females have duller blue wings and tail, a brownish breast and gray chead and throat.
Immature
Immature are similar to adults but duller.
Gallery
Male
Groveland, California (2009)
Female
Groveland, California (2009)
Related Page Hierarchy
Kingdom: Animalia (animals)Class: Aves (birds)Family: Turdidae (thrushes)Western bluebird (Sialia mexicana)