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Geographic
range: Neotropical: Endemic to W Mexico. On Pacific slope from
Sonora to Oaxaca, in interior Mexico found only around Balsas basin.
Apparentlyartificially established populations exist in Mexico City
and Oaxaca City.
Physical characteristics: Typical
robin shape and size. Rufous back, gray head and nape. Wings and tail
darker gray. Throat streaked black on lighter gray background. Bill
and orbital ring yellow color. Sexes similar.
Food habits: Mostly fruit and insects.
Reproduction: Nest built as a cup
of mostly vegetable matter. Eggs are whitish with striking rusty brown
marks.
Behavior: In winter may form flocks
Habitat: Deciduous, semideciduous forest, forest edges, plantations,
suburban areas, gardens. |
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