| Appearance | Small bird about 5 1/4″ long with muted coloring throughout. Gray face with a bright white eye ring, a rusty patch behind the eye, and a rusty crown. Underparts are gray with tan on the breast and sides. The short but stout bill is pink. The Female is similar but does not have a patch behind the eye, the crown is more muted, and the belly has light brown streaks. |
| Diet | Insects and small seeds. |
| Feeder Food | Hulled sunflower seeds, millet, and cracked corn when scattered under the feeder. |
| Habitat | Brushy woodlands with clearings and fields of tall grasses. |
| Nesting | Cup-shaped nest low in a shrub or on the ground. 3-5 eggs incubated for about 10-12 days. |
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