Utah Bird Profile |
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Name Roots: (L. perdix, "a partridge"; [Minerva changed Perdix into a bird when he was pushed off a tower by his envious uncle ]) |
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In Utah: |
by Paul Higgins |
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Nesting, feeding, characteristic behaviors: |
Nests on the ground in a scrape 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 gleaner.
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Habitat: | Breeds in Utah in grassland
and agriculture 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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