Utah Bird Profile |
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Name Roots: (I. spizella, "a [small] finch" - L. passer, "sparrow"; -ina, "like") |
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In Utah: |
by Michelle McDaniel |
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Nesting, feeding, characteristic behaviors: |
Nests in a conifer or in a deciduous tree at a height of 0-11 (To 60) feet,
in a cup nest. This species is a frequent cowbird host. During the breeding
season, this species is an omnivore: ground forager. During the
non-breeding seasons this species is a granivore: ground gleaner. |
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Habitat: | Breeds in Utah in mountain shrub
and mountain riparian habitats. |
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How to find: | |||||
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USGS Profile
(Geological Survey) |
US
Winter Range Map |
US
Summer Range Map | |
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Abbreviations | References | Legend
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