Phainopepla

Phainopepla

Phainopepla nitens

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Geographic Distribution

Quick Facts

Size
16 - 20 cm
Weight
20 - 30 g
Diet
Fruits (berries, cherries, grapes), Insects (beetles, flies, wasps), Nectar

Habitat

Desert scrubRiparian areasUrban gardens

Behavior

  • Forages for food in trees and shrubs, using its sharp, pointed beak
  • Engages in social behavior, often found in small flocks
  • Breeds in trees or shrubs, with females laying 2-4 eggs
  • Both parents care for young, which leave the nest after approximately 15-18 days