NEW YORK - The state bird of New York is the eastern bluebird, a small migratory thrush that lives in open woodlands, farmlands, orchards, and other habitats. The eastern bluebird's colorful plumage and rufous-red wings make it a popular bird to spot in open woodlands.
In 1928, the state voted on a referendum to name an eastern bluebird the state bird. The popular vote ended in favor of the eastern bluebird, although Assemblyman Posner argued against naming it the state bird. The eastern bluebird is often seen in Central Park.
The Eastern Bluebird is the official state bird of New York and is one of the first birds to migrate north in the spring. This songbird features striking blue plumage with a red chest and is often seen perched on telephone wires and in nest boxes. It has a unique whistle-like call that is short and wavering. It is monogamous. It sings a variety of melodies.
The eastern bluebird was long considered the state bird, but it had been an unofficial state bird for many decades. It was voted the state bird on Bird Day in 1928 but wasn't officially recognized until May 1971. The eastern bluebird is also Missouri's official bird.
The eastern bluebird is New York's state bird and has a state animal: the beaver. New York is the fourth most populated state in the country and the most populous city in the United States. New York's state bird is the Eastern Bluebird, designated as the state bird in 1970. It is often seen in nesting boxes in New York and is also known for its melodious singing.
About the Eastern Bluebird
The Eastern bluebird is a small, migratory thrush found in open woodlands, farmland, and orchards. They can be easily spotted due to their bright blue and yellow coloring. This bird is found all across the eastern United States and is the most common migratory thrush in the region. The Eastern Bluebird is a songbird native to the eastern United States. Its bright blue and brick-red colors attract a variety of other birds, and it prefers to live in open woodlands and fields.
Eastern bluebirds are primarily insectivorous in the spring, eating a wide variety of insects and worms. However, they sometimes add fruits to their diet if insects are scarce. Their diet also includes small amphibians and lizards. Eastern bluebirds are monogamous, staying together throughout the breeding season and foraging together. Their nests are made of grass and small twigs.
The Eastern Bluebird breeds every spring, raising two to three broods yearly. The female incubates the eggs for 13-16 days and feeds them for the next three weeks. After hatching, the young stay in the nest for at least 20 days. They feed their young and carry their fecal sacs to clean the nest.
