Facts on Bluebirds

The Bluebird is Missouri’s state bird that is medium in size compared to most birds. Just like with most animal species, the female birds are duller in color compared to brighter male birds. There are actually a few different bluebird species in the wild.

Predators

Snakes enjoy dining on bluebird eggs. Cats enjoy chasing after the brightly colored birds and so do raccoons. Some birds try to destroy bluebird nest to take over their territory. Birds that bother the bluebird include crows and sparrows.

Diet

A bluebird’s diet doesn’t differ greatly from that of other common bird species. They enjoy a diet of mostly worms and beetles. Particular bluebird foods include grubs, mealworms and seeds from bird feeders.

Mating habits

Bluebirds mate during the spring and summer months. The brightly colored male bluebirds attract females by singing special songs and performing entrancing wing movements.

Habitat

Bluebirds enjoy grassy areas with little covering. They prefer to hang out in trees that are scattered about. The birds live mostly on the continents of North and South America. There are three different species of the bird including the Eastern Bluebird, Western Bluebird and Mountain Bluebird.

Parenting

Females build nests made of dried grasses, feathers and other materials. Females also incubate the young while male bluebirds generally retrieve food for the family. The birds are very territorial and strongly defend their nests. It only takes about 20 days after baby blue birds hatch for them to leave a nest.