Utah Bird Profile |
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Name Roots: (L. vireo, "a small bird" [possibly the greenfinch] - plumbeus, "leaden") |
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In Utah: |
by Paul Higgins |
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Nesting, feeding, characteristic behaviors: |
Nests in a conifer or in a deciduous tree at a height of 4-30 feet, in a cup
nest. This species is a common cowbird host. During the breeding season,
this species is an insectivore: lower-canopy
gleaner. During the non-breeding seasons this species is an omnivore: lower-canopy forager.
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Habitat: | Breeds in Utah in mixed conifer
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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