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Henry Sowell

Vol. I · Est. 2026

Pl. I
Field-journal plate: Eastern Bluebird
The Eastern Bluebird plate as rendered on the e-ink frame
As rendered on the frame

The Birds · Plate I

Eastern Bluebird

Sialia sialis

Turdidae · Taxon 12942

Length6.5-7.0 in
Wingspan9.8-12.6 in
Weight0.8-1.1 oz

Field marks

  1. Brilliant blue head, back, wings, and tail
  2. Warm rufous throat and breast
  3. White lower belly
  4. Dark bill with a paler lower edge

HabitatOpen woodland, farms, orchards, and fields with scattered trees.

BehaviorPerches in open areas and drops to the ground for insects.

Palette

cobalt bluerufous orangewarm whitecharcoal