Diet
What do mountain bluebirds eat?
Insects caught by hover-hunting; berries in winter.
Thrushes (Turdidae)Mountain BluebirdSialia currucoides
Spring and summer diet
- Grasshoppers, beetles and caterpillars
Fall and winter diet
- Juniper berries
Best feeder foods
- Mealworms
Nests at high elevations in open country; takes nest boxes on fence lines.
Where mountain bluebirds need winter food
Frequently asked
What do mountain bluebirds eat?
Insects caught by hover-hunting; berries in winter.
What is the best food to feed mountain bluebirds?
Mealworms.
What do mountain bluebirds eat in winter?
Juniper berries.
Sources
- Mountain Bluebird — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Mountain Bluebird life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Mountain Bluebird — Audubon Guide to North American Birds
- NestWatch nest box plans and species requirements — Cornell Lab
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.