Nevada State Bird Nevada state bird: Mountain Bluebird Sialiacurrucoides (Note: If you are using Internet Explorer Nevada State Bird Description:
The Mountain Bluebird is a slightly smaller bird than aRobin. It has a large round head with a stocky body. The small, pointed bill is black. The legs and feet are also black. The male is a deep sky blue on its upperparts, wingsand tail. The chest is blue fading to light blue and then white on the belly. The female is gray with a gray throat, back and crown.There is some some blue on her wings. Habitat:The Mountain Bluebird can be found in open areas such asmeadows and agricultural areas. They also like the edge of the forest where it meets the prairie. They prefer a habitat with scattered trees and shrubs. Range: In winter the Mountain Bluebird can be found from Oregon and Colorado south to Central Mexico.The Mountain Bluebird breeds from New Mexico andArizona in the south through western Canada to central Alaska in the north and from areas in northern California in the west and as far east as Colorado. Diet:The Mountain Bluebird eats insects and small fruits. It will watch for insects from a perch or while flying close to the ground. It will often catch its prey by dropping to the ground or even catching it in flight. In the winter they forage for insects and also feed on berries.Nesting:Mountain Bluebirds are cavity nesters. The male will select a nesting site in a natural cavity in a tree or even in rocks. It may also choose an abandoned woodpecker hole. The male will then try to attract a female by calling and flying in and out of the selected site.Once the pair has mated, the female builds the nest.The nest is made from grass. It is lined with fine grass, soft bark, hair, or feathers. The male stays busy by guarding the site. The clutch contains 4 to 7 eggs and the incubation period isabout 13 days. Mountain Bluebirds often choose nestboxes or bird houses for their nesting sites. A Few Things You Probably Didn't Know About the Nevada State Bird:
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