eastern bluebird

noun

often capitalized E
: a bluebird (Sialia sialis) chiefly of eastern North America that has a reddish-brown throat and breast

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The species that most commonly exhibit this are northern mockingbirds, northern cardinals, eastern towhees, and eastern bluebirds. Taylor Piephoff, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 Missouri: Eastern bluebird The eastern bluebird is Missouri's state bird. Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 25 July 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of eastern bluebird was in 1859

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“Eastern bluebird.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eastern%20bluebird. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.

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