Birds
Mountain Bluebird
Sialia currucoides
A sky-blue bird of open country, grasslands, and meadows. One of the most eye-catching birds of interior BC.
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Field Note
Male Mountain Bluebirds are one of the most intensely blue birds in North America — their vivid sky-blue plumage has no pigment, it's caused entirely by how their feather structure scatters light.
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Where to Spot It at ABNC
Check open grassy areas, fence lines, and nest-box-friendly habitat near the trail.
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Why It Matters
Bluebirds help tell the story of cavity-nesting birds and the value of open habitat.
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Good to Know
It looks like a little piece of blue sky with wings.