Utah Bird Profile |
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Name Roots: (L. buteo, "a hawk" - for William Swainson) |
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In Utah: |
by Jack Binch |
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Nesting, feeding, characteristic behaviors: |
Nests in a deciduous tree or in a cliff at a height of 20-30 (6-70) feet, in
a platform nest. This species is not a cowbird host. This species is a carnivore/insectivore: ground/air hawker.
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Habitat: | Breeds in Utah in agriculture
and aspen habitats. |
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| Smithsonian
Bird of the Month |
USGS Profile
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US
Winter Range Map |
US
Summer Range Map | |
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Abbreviations | References | Legend
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