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Utah Bird Profile |
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Name Roots: (ML. quiscalis, "quail" [strange usage] - of Mexico) |
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| In Utah: |
I first observed the Great-tailed Grackle in Utah June 6, 1978 as it was
flying up the Virgin River channel south of St. George. It was the second
verified sighting of this species in the state. Since that time its numbers
have increased and it has been reported from many Utah counties. The 1999
Christmas Bird Counts reveal interesting disparities in numbers for this
species: Provo, 20; St. George, 224; and the highest number in the United
States: Wichita Falls, Texas, 500,000. ~ Merrill Webb Sightings in Utah |
 by Jack Binch |
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| Nesting, feeding, characteristic behaviors: |
Nests in a deciduous tree or in a shrub or in a reeds at a height of 2-30
feet, in a cup nest. This species rejects cowbird eggs. This species is an
omnivore: ground forager. |
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| Habitat: | Breeds in Utah in playa and
lowland riparian habitats. |
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| How to find: |
If you want to find this species in Utah, the most reliable locality is St.
George. In Utah Valley try the marshlands at the University Avenue - I-15
Interchange, or at the McDonalds parking lot in the east part of Lehi.
~ Merrill Webb |
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USGS Profile
(Geological Survey) |
US Winter Range |
US
Summer Range Map | |
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