Mountain Bluebird

Nest box Plan and Information

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Mountain Bluebird
© B. Holling
Construction difficulty:
moderate

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Species in decline

This species is in decline in certain regions. You can put up a nest box to help if you live in the right region and habitat.

  • Declining
  • Not declining
  • Not present
Source: USGS

Nesting Range

Mountain Bluebird Range Source: Birds of the World

Nesting Habitat

  • Grassland
  • Mountain
  • Open Woodland

Attach Nest Box To

  • Pole

Known Nesting Period

Not Nesting
Some Nesting Occurrence
Nesting in Most of Range
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
Source: Birds of the World

Nest Box Placement

Nest Height:
4ft
6ft

4–6 feet

Minimum Spacing:

300 feet

Facing:

East

Nest Box Measurements

Entrance Hole:

1 9/16"

Depth:

9"

Width & Length:

5 1/2"

5 1/2"

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Helpful Tips

  • To avoid competition with House Sparrows, nest boxes should not be placed within a quarter mile of buildings. If House Sparrows become a problem, consider drilling a second entrance hole beside the first one (so that there are two separate but identical holes on the front panel) to enable bluebirds to better defend boxes from sparrows.
  • When placed along roadsides, boxes should face away from the road in order to avoid disturbance from vehicles.
  • Avoid placing nest boxes on utility poles, which can provide perches for potential predators, (e.g., American Kestrel).

Did you know that NestWatch is seeking more data on this species?

Learn about Mountain Bluebird here.