Eastern bluebird

The male eastern bluebird in the spring light is hard to forget, bright blue above and warm rusty orange on the chest. It sits upright on a post or a wire, watching the grass below, and then drops to catch an insect. Bluebirds are in the thrush family, and they have a soft, warbling song.

Bluebirds nest in tree cavities, and their numbers have recovered thanks to people putting up and maintaining nest boxes. They return to the southern part of Manitoba in March and April, sometimes while there is still snow on the ground. In winter they eat berries, which allows some to stay farther north than you might expect.

The deep blue back and soft orange chest of an eastern bluebird feel like a little piece of sky and sunset.

Curious about the eastern bluebird and its habitat? Learn more on its page at All About Birds.

Eastern bluebird Manitoba sightings

Where and when you can find the eastern bluebird in Manitoba depends on the season and the habitat. You can see more species in the Manitoba birds section.

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