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Field Guide for all the Birds of North America

Bluebirds

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Lives, Habitats & Pictures of the Bluebirds

Information, images and range maps on over 1,000 birds of North America, including sub-species, vagrants, introduced birds and possibilities

North American Bird Search Box

The bluebirds are members of the thrush family and are known for their colourful feathers and cheerful songs.

The bluebirds almost disappeared from North America as they were unable able to compete for nesting territories that were taken over by more aggressive birds. Through the help of individuals who set up programs, building and installing birdhouses along fence lines and roadways, the bluebird has been able to survive. Thanks to these special people, the bluebird is once more a common sight to see.

There are three types of bluebirds in North America. As the name suggests, the Eastern Bluebird is found in eastern North America and the opposite is true for the Western Bluebird, whose range is western North America. The Mountain Bluebird, is also a western bird and lives in the higher mountain ranges.

North American Bird Videos

Click on the bird names listed below to see pictures of the Bluebirds seen in North America

Eastern Bluebird

Mountain Bluebird

Western Bluebird

References to Other Bird Sites:

Avibase - the world bird database This site provides the user with a complete list of bird species, broken down per country, or in the example of the US or Canada, per state and province. Here, bird species names are available in other languages, a great asset to be used as a translation of foreign bird names.

ABA - American Birding Association This site represents an organization that maintains official records of all birds species that have been proven to have been seen inside the perimeters of the North American Continent and the surrounding bodies of water. Regular revised versions are posted to keep the bird list current at all times. This is the list used by all serious birders over their lifetime. You may be aware of the movie called the "Big Year". It was with this list that all the competing birders used in an attempt to set a new record as to how many bird species that could be seen by an individual birder in one calendar year.

I hope you will take advantage of these suggested websites. I have used each of them, in one way or another, throughout the years in my quest to better identify and understand our fine feathered friends.

Classic Collection of North American Birds

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