Mountain Bluebird
Sialia currucoides
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Thrushes and Allies (Turdidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The mountain bluebird (Sialia currucoides) is a migratory small thrush that is found in mountainous districts of western North America. It has a light underbelly and black eyes. Adult males have thin bills and are bright turquoise-blue and somewhat lighter underneath. Adult females have duller blue wings and tail, grey breast, grey crown, throat and back.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Breeds western North America (Alaska to central Mexico); winters to Baja California.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Mountain bluebird
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
