Utah Bird Profile |
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Name Roots: (L. passerculus, "little sparrow" - of Sandwich Bay in the Aleutians) |
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In Utah: |
by Paul Higgins |
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Nesting, feeding, characteristic behaviors: |
Nests on the ground at a height of 0-0.5 feet, in a cup nest. This species
is an uncommon 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 wet meadow 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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