Partially migratory these birds withdraw from the northern portions of their ranges in winter. This large thrush is slate blue with pale blue streaks on the crown and a black mask and red eye.
The wings are long but the tail and legs are fairly short.
Texas blue bird. The bill is short and straight. Birds migrate in loose flocks historically in quite large groups. At present the industry of birding in the state as well as the whole north america is rapidly growing.
The eastern bluebird is a small thrush with a big rounded head large eye plump body and alert posture. Between sparrow and robin. 63 83 in 16 21 cm weight.
Texas because of its geographic location and extra diverse regions is blessed with abundant bird wildlifeit is even considered as the most diverse bird state in the united states of america. About two thirds the size of an american robin. The oklahoma atlas carter and duggan 2004 mentions open woodlands.
This beautiful creature has long been considered the harbinger of spring and a symbol of happiness love and hope. Texas bluebird society is an all volunteer grassroots organization helping bluebirds and other native cavity nesting birds through increasing nesting sites while sustaining and increasing their food supply. Because of its sky blue feathers the navajo indians considered this bird sacred.
10 11 oz 28 32 g. A very secretive bird skulks in dense underbrush while searching for insects and fallen fruit. The mountain bluebird which winters in the western two thirds of texas has a straighter less hunched posture than the other bluebirds.
Both parents feed the bluebird babies until the young fledglings leave the nest. Eastern bluebirds breed in texas from near sea level to about 1200 m 4000 ft in a wide variety of habitats excluding treeless prairies and deep forest interiors oberholser 1974. Bluebirds in texas 7 general bluebird information migration.
Males are usually the first to return to the breeding grounds although males and females may return together. Bluebirds are native only to north america and have been cherished throughout texas history. Native of mexico and casual in winter in southeast arizona and accidental in new mexico california and texas.
Eastern Bluebird
