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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