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Eastern Bluebirds

Eastern Bluebirds

Eastern bluebirds are one of the most beloved backyard birds in eastern North America, prized for their brilliant plumage and gentle nature. The male sports a vivid royal-blue back and head with a warm rust-orange breast, while the female wears a softer, more muted version of the same palette. About the size of a sparrow, these small thrushes have a plump, rounded silhouette and an upright posture when perched.

Found across fields, orchards, parks, and open woodlands, eastern bluebirds are cavity nesters that readily take to nest boxes, which has made them a favorite for backyard birders and conservationists alike. They feed largely on insects during the warmer months, spotting prey from a perch and dropping to the ground to snatch it, then shift to berries and fruits through fall and winter. Their soft, warbling song and low chur-lee calls are a familiar sound of spring.

Once in decline due to habitat loss and competition from non-native species, eastern bluebird populations have rebounded strongly thanks to widespread nest box programs, making them a genuine conservation success story and a symbol of hope and renewal for many who welcome them to their yards.

Where they live

What they eat

  • mealworms
  • fruit
  • bugs

Feeders they use

  • Barrier Guard
  • Platform

Our top picks for Eastern Bluebirds

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Common questions about Eastern Bluebirds

What do they eat?

They love dried mealworms

Do they stay all winter?

If you feed them, they can stay all winter

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