Western Bluebird

In open parklands of the American West, brilliant blue-and-rust Western Bluebirds sit on low perches and swoop lightly to the ground to catch insects. Deep blue, rusty, and white, males are considerably brighter than the gray-brown, blue-tinged females. This small thrush nests in holes in trees or nest boxes.

Western Bluebirds often gather in small flocks outside of the breeding season to feed on insects or berries, giving their quiet, chortling calls.