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Utah Bird Profile |
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Name Roots: (Gr. agelaios, "flocking" - Gr. & L. phoinikeos, "red") |
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 by Jack Binch |
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| Nesting, feeding, characteristic behaviors: |
Nests in a reeds at a height of 1-8 (0.5-20) feet, in a cup nest. This
species is a frequent cowbird host. During the breeding season, this species
is an omnivore: ground and freshwater marsh
forager. During the non-breeding seasons this species is a granivore: ground gleaner.
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| Habitat: | Breeds in Utah in wetlands
andwet meadow habitats. |
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| How to find: |
This permanent resident is widespread throughout Utah wherever there are
cattails and/or bulrushes in which to nest. I especially enjoy watching the
males show off their bright red epaulets as they perform their territorial
or mate-attraction display during the breeding season. In Utah County the
area around Utah Lake is one of the best places to watch this display.
~ 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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