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Utah Bird Profile |
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Name Roots: (Gr. sialis, "a kind of bird" - Sp. curruca, "the linnet"; oides, "like") |
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| In Utah: |
 by Ted Steinke |
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| Nesting, feeding, characteristic behaviors: |
Nests in a snag at a height of 2-50 feet, in a cavity nest. This species is
a rare cowbird host. During the breeding season, this species is an insectivore: ground gleaner.
During the non-breeding seasons this species is an omnivore: lower-canopy forager;
insectivore: ground gleaner. |
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| Habitat: | Breeds in Utah in mountain riparian
and high desert scrub habitats. |
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| How to find: |
This beautiful, sky blue bird is listed as a common summer resident and
uncommon winter resident. During the winter they are found mainly in the
southern part of the state in loose-knit foraging flocks in open,
agricultural areas. During the breeding season since they are a cavity
nesting bird look for them in aspen forests such as can be found on the Nebo
Loop and Mt. Timpanogos scenic highways. Also, since the Salt Lake Audubon Society has
placed a number of nesting boxes in the Strawberry Valley this is an excellent
place to observe this species.
~ Merrill Webb |
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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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