Posted by Grange Co-op on 16th Nov 2015
MALE: Deep blue on head, throat, back, wings and tail; deep rusty-red on breast, shoulder patch and flanks, usually shows chestnut patch on back; blue-washed white belly and undertail coverts.
FEMALE: Paler than male, grey throat, buffy breast, grayish blue head and back, light blue wings and tail, white eye-ring.NESTING:
In cavities: natural tree cavity, abandoned woodpecker hole, or birdhouse 2-50ft. above the ground. Nest consists of av… Read more