Utah Bird Profile |
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Name Roots: (Gr. Leucos, "White"; sticte, "varied'" - L. atrata, "Blackened") |
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In Utah: |
by Michelle Soper |
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Nesting, feeding, characteristic behaviors: |
Nests on the ground or in a cliff at a height of 0-25 feet, in a cup or
crevice nest. This species is not a cowbird host. During the breeding
season, this species is an omnivore: ground forager;
insectivore: air sallier. During the non-breeding seasons this species is a
granivore: ground gleaner. |
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Habitat: | Breeds in Utah in alpine habitat. |
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How to find: |
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USGS Profile (Geological Survey)
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US Winter Range
Map | US Summer Range Map | |
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Abbreviations | References | Legend
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