Meet Mountain Bluebird, A Breathtaking Little Bird With Sky Blue Plumage (Pics & Video)

There are many spectacular passerine birds in nature. They are gifted one-of-their-kind coats, helping them win the spotlight whenever they appear. True blue pigmentation is rare in nature, and yet, when it comes to light, it’s the most commonly reflected hue. It’s the color of the sky, the water, and gives a feeling of calm and serenity. There is something really special about bluebirds, see the wonderful gallery below.

Their breeding habitat is open country across western North America, including mountainous areas, as far north as Alaska. They nest in pre-existing cavities or in nest boxes. In remote areas, these birds are less affected by competition for natural nesting locations than other bluebirds. Mountain bluebirds are a monogamous breed. The male can be seen singing from bare branches. The singing takes place right at dawn, just when the sun rises. Females usually build the nests themselves. Eggs are pale blue and unmarked, sometimes white. The clutch size is four or five eggs. Young are naked and helpless at hatching and may have some down. Incubation normally last 14 days and the young will take about 21 days before they leave the nest. Both males and females fiercely protect the nest. The mountain bluebird is the state bird of Idaho and Nevada.