Utah Bird Profile |
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Name Roots: (Gr. eremos, "lonely"; phileo, "love" - ML. alpestris, "alpine") |
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In Utah: |
by Paul Higgins |
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Nesting, feeding, characteristic behaviors: |
Nests on the ground in a saucer nest. This species is an uncommon cowbird
host. During the breeding season, this species is an omnivore: ground
gleaner. During the non-breeding seasons this species is a granivore: ground gleaner.
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Habitat: | Breeds in Utah in grassland
and high desert scrub 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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