Common Colorado Bird Information
Mountain Bluebird
Recommended Hole Size: 1.5 Inches
Mountain Bluebirds are stunning birds with bright blue plumage. They are often found in open mountain meadows and grasslands. These cavity-nesting birds readily use birdhouses for nesting and are a symbol of the western U.S. and Canada
Recommended Birdhouse Height: Mount the birdhouse on a post or pole at a height of 5 to 15 feet.
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Tree Swallow
Recommended Hole Size: 1.5 inches
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Tree Swallows are known for their iridescent blue-green plumage. They are agile fliers and are often seen catching insects in mid-air. Tree Swallows are cavity-nesting birds and readily use birdhouses.
Recommended Birdhouse Height:
Place the birdhouse on a pole or structure at a height of 5 to 15 feet above the ground.
Black-capped Chickadee
Recommended Hole Size: 1.125 to 1.25 inches
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Black-capped chickadees are known for their distinctive "chick-a-dee-dee-dee" call. They readily nest in birdhouses, especially in wooded areas.
Recommended Birdhouse Height:
Black-capped Chickadees tend to prefer heights of 5 to 15 feet. Place the birdhouse near the trunk of a tree, on a pole, or under the eaves of a building. They are adaptable and can use a variety of heights.
