Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Range
They winter in southern Canada, Midwestern U.S. to southern New England. They breed from all across Canada, in the U.S. and south to Central America.
Habitat
They are found in brushy areas and along the edges of woods.
Body Traits
They have a black head, back and tail, a white belly with rust-colored sides.
Habits
They scratch under leaves looking for food.
Diet
They eat seeds, nuts and fruits and some insects.
Reproduction
The female makes a nest of grass, leaves, and bark on the ground in a hidden place. She lays 2 – 6 eggs.
Classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Subphylum: Vertebrata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Emberizidae
Genus: Pipilo
Species: P. erythrophthalmus