kevin:
The BNA monograph includes the following statements on page 11:
"Becomes gregarious in loosely constituted flocks, sometimes up to 200
birds, in fall and winter; remains in flocks until the following spring.
Flocks may also include Eastern Meadowlarks. No winter territoriality
(Lanyon 1953, Bent 1958). No published evidence for dominance hierrchies in
winter flocks."
Lang
> Another question,
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> The Western Meadowlark displays a burst of song in Sep/Oct. I have
> guessed that birds are establishing winter feeding territories. Does
> anyone know for sure? Anyone have BNA to look it up? Do females also
> sing and establish winter territories?
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> I have also observed Townsend's Solitaire singing on winter feeding
> territories in areas of trees and bushes laden with small fruits and
> berries. These winter territories are vigorously defended (by male,
> female, or both?) then abandoned in April as the birds move to higher
> altitudes to establish nesting territories.
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> Thanks,
>
> Kevin J. Colver
> 114 North Clark Lane
> Elk Ridge, UT 84651
> 801-423-1810
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