There are “birds of blue” and there are bluebirds. Occasionally, other bird species are mistaken for bluebirds. There are three primary species of bluebirds (Mountain, Eastern, Western) along with some identified sub-species.
Primary Bluebird Species
Some “birds of blue” that are commonly mistaken for bluebirds.
Bluejay
Indigo Bunting
Purple Martin
Tree Swallow
Blue Mockingbird
Blue Grosbeak
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Bluebird Shepherd
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