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Mountain Bluebird Cucharas Pass on Route 12 in Colorado Mountain Bluebird,Sialia currucoides Click/tap to enlarge

Mountain Bluebird

Cucharas Pass on Route 12 in Colorado

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The Mountain Bluebird is a medium-sized bird weighing about 30 g with a length from 16–20 cm. They have light underbellies and black eyes. Adult males have thin bills that are bright turquoise-blue and somewhat lighter beneath. Adult females have duller blue wings and tail, grey breast, grey crown, throat and back. In fresh fall plumage, the female's throat and breast are tinged with red-orange, brownish near the flank contrasting with white tail underparts.

Similar species: Perching Birds
Species identified by Slowbutsteady
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Uploaded Aug 21, 2023. Captured Jun 27, 2014 12:30.
  • E-30
  • f/8.0
  • 1/1250s
  • ISO800
  • 150mm