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.
Mountain Bluebirds are fairly common, but populations declined by about 26% between 1966 and 2014, according to the North American Breeding Bird Survey. Partners in Flight estimates the global breeding population of 4.6 million, with 80% spending some part of the year in the U.S., 20% breeding in Canada, and 31% wintering in Mexico. The species rates an 8 out of 20 on the Continental Concern Score. Mountain Bluebird is a U.S.-Canada Stewardship species, and is not on the 2014 State of the Birds Watch List.