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Eastern Bluebird

Sialia sialis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Turdidae ›Genus: Sialia

About

The eastern bluebird (Sialia sialis) is a small thrush found in open woodlands, farmlands, and orchards. It is the state bird of Missouri and New York.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eastern Bluebird?
The scientific name of Eastern Bluebird is Sialia sialis.
What is the conservation status of Eastern Bluebird?
The Eastern Bluebird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Eastern Bluebird belong to?
Eastern Bluebird belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Eastern Bluebird belong to?
Eastern Bluebird belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Eastern Bluebird belong to?
Eastern Bluebird belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Eastern Bluebird belong to?
Eastern Bluebird belongs to the order Passeriformes.
What family does Eastern Bluebird belong to?
Eastern Bluebird belongs to the family Turdidae.
What genus does Eastern Bluebird belong to?
Eastern Bluebird belongs to the genus Sialia.

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3 Easy Ways to Attract Bluebirds to Your Home (and Keep Them Around)

When Ben Haywood moved to his current home in South Carolina, he quickly made two friends: The pair of Eastern Bluebirds that readily took to the nest box he put up outside his home in the spring of...

Audubon · 6/12/2026