Appearance | Small bird about 5 1/2″ long. They are steel gray above with yellow throat, chest, and belly. White crescents appear above and below each eye. On the male, a dark mark appears in front of the eyes but does not on the female. The female also has more muted colors than the male. |
Diet | Insects and fruit. |
Feeder Food | Unlikely to visit a feeder. |
Habitat | They primarily are found in wooded areas, specifically where younger Jack pine trees exist (e.g. less than 15 years old) |
Nesting | The nest is located on the ground. They have 1-2 broods/year, 3-6 eggs/brood that are white or ivory with brown specks. Incubation is from 13-15 days. |
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