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Mountain Bluebirds (Sialia currucoides) occupy open woodland and edge habitats with short grasses and few shrubs. They feed by watching for prey from perches and then fly in to drop on insects and other arthropods. More than the other bluebird species, they will also hover above prey and then drop down to catch it. They avoid areas of high grass, presumably to avoid predators, preferring very low grass about an inch high. In addition to recently burned areas, clear cuts provide appropriate habitat and are frequently used. |
