Utah Bird Profile |
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Name Roots: (Gr. carpos, "fruit"; dacos, "biting" - for John Cassin) |
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In Utah: |
by Kendall Brown |
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Nesting, feeding, characteristic behaviors: |
Nests in a conifer at a height of 10-80 feet, in a cup nest. This species is
not a cowbird host. During the breeding season, this species is an omnivore: ground forager.
During the non-breeding seasons this species is a granivore: ground and upper-canopy
gleaner. |
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Habitat: | Breeds in Utah in aspen and
sub-alpine conifer habitats. |
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How to find: | |||||
| USGS Profile
(Geological Survey) |
US Winter Range Map |
US
Summer Range Map | |
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Abbreviations | References | Legend
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