The
Nevada State Birds or the Mountain Bluebirds who are considered as one of the
most striking birds in the West were first named in 1967. These birds prefer
living in open areas most of the time. Thus, found in mountainous terrains,
deserts as well as in prairies.
It's
speculated that the female birds take priority when building the nest while the
males pretend to help but lose the nesting materials quite often. Their nesting
areas are generally found in cavities
in cliffs, trees or dirt banks.
The
Western US and Canada are two main regions where we can see these bluebirds
during their breeding season. As their breeding seasons fall in Spring, they
are considered as a symbol of the arrival of the particular season to those
regions. The American Bird Conservancy has compared the forging of the Mountain
Bluebird to that of a Falcon. Their meals mainly contain insects and berries.
However,
there had been a decline in this bird population in the 20th century due to
agricultural practices and deforestation. These two issues have threatened the
survival of these birds mainly as they do not make their own nests. As a help,
a lot of conservation efforts and “nest boxes'' have been formed. You too can
enjoy the sight of these bluebirds all season long if you give a try to build
one in your yard.
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Haven’t
you ever seen these cute looking Mountain Bluebirds somewhere around you? They are quite aggressive though they look
adorable with blue feathers in pictures! So, mind it too. Make sure to
share the article with your loved ones if you’ve enjoyed it. Happy trails until
we meet again!
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