766. Sialia sialis 
BLUEBIRD. 7 inches 
Male. Above bright blue. Below chestnut. Female. Browner 
and duller colors. 
A bird beloved by the New England farmers ; feeds on insects and 
berries. A rhythmic, undulating flight, often seen in flocks in the 
autumn. Common in Massachusetts. Arrives early in March. 
Song. A low, sweet warble. 
Nest. Ina bird house or a hole in a tree. 
Breeds. Throughout New England. 
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