Idaho wildlife
Mountain Bluebird (female)
Sialia currucoides
Female has gray-blue tones with subtle rufous on chest
See the Mountain Bluebird (female) up close
Best months
May · Jun · Jul · Aug
Best viewed early morning from late May to July; check recent eBird reports for exact timing.
Where to look
Sawtooth National Recreation Area - lupine meadowsCaribou-Targhee National Forest - high meadows
Conservation status
Stable summer resident in Idaho mountain meadows
Good to know
What do female mountain bluebirds look like?
Females are gray-brown with a blue rump and tail, paler belly, and a hint of red on the breast.
What is their preferred habitat?
Open meadows with scattered trees, often near sagebrush or aspen groves.
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