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Utah Bird Profile |
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Name Roots: (Gr. melos, "song"; spiza, "a finch" - L. melodia, "a pleasant song") |
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| In Utah: |
 by Kendall Brown |
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| Nesting, feeding, characteristic behaviors: |
Nests on the ground or in a shrub at a height of 0-3 (To 12) feet, in a cup
nest. This species is a frequent cowbird host. During the breeding season,
this species is an omnivore: lower-canopy and ground
forager. During the non-breeding seasons this species is a granivore: ground gleaner.
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| Habitat: | Breeds in Utah in lowland
riparian and mountain riparian habitats. |
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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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