Blue Birds are the beautifully colored state birds of Missouri and New York. Here's everything you need to know about them.
Blue Birds -- Facts
Breed:
Blue birds belong to the genus Sialia and the family Turdidae. They are a kind of thrush and are closely related to the American robin bird.Size:
They are medium-sized birds, which will measure about 10 to 12 inches from their beak to their tail.Life Span:
Bluebirds are short-lived birds. Their normal life span is of about six years.Varieties:
There are three different types of blue bird found -- the Eastern Blue bird, the Western Blue bird and the Mountain Blue bird. Their color and size very due to the place where they are found.Origins:
Blue birds are native and original inhabitants of North America.Physical Traits:
Blue birds are noted for their mesmerizing blue color. Apart from the blue, they may have red, yellow, and white on their undersides, i.e. their breasts. They are medium-sized birds with sharp wings and tail feathers.Temperament:
Blue birds are calm birds. They are highly active and twitter around a lot. They have a soft warble.Trainability:
Blue birds can be given speech training. They are intelligent birds and can also be trained to fly from one point to the other.
Blue Birds -- Care
Habitat:
Blue birds get their name from the habitat where they live. They are largely temperate birds and live in the eastern, western and mountainous regions of North America.Food:
The blue bird is carnivorous and likes to eat caterpillars and spiders. It readily eats insects of any kind.Compatibility:
Blue birds are not very compatible with other birds. These birds, though found in groups sometimes, may fight over food and habitat.
Blue Birds -- Concerns
Benefits:
Blue birds help in reducing pest and insect population. They are valuable in the fields where they feed on insects and reduces the insect population.Liabilities:
Blue birds can turn to crops, along with other vegetation, if they do not get their food supply among the insect population.Health Issues:
They suffer from common health problems, such as worms, bacterial and viral infection, and even goiter. They can develop the West Nile virus.Specific Care Needs:
Blue birds are not allowed to be kept as pets. They are the state bird of Missouri and New York. Since they cannot be kept as a pet, you can food to them at a feeder.Special Household Needs:
Blue birds will feed at outdoor feeders and drink from fountain.
Blue Birds -- How to Choose
What to Look for:
You should be aware for any telltale signs that may indicate that the blue bird is sick.Supplies:
You can keep a ready supply of food for a feeder that the blue birds will come to feed.Expense:
Blue birds cannot be purchased as they are prohibited for sale.