Description:
	A medium-sized bird measuring up to 12 inches in length. Rufous back and tail, two blck stripes on the face, and a short, curved bill .
Range:
	Breeds and winters in North America, Central America, South America, and the West Indies.
Distribution and Abundance in Florida:
Habitat(s):
	Open areas such as meadows, grasslands, deserts, parks, farmlands, and urban and suburban areas.
Reproduction:
	1 to 7 white-yellwo eggs are laid in a tree cavity, bird box, or building.
Natural History:
	This species preys mainly on House Sparrows (Passer domesticus).
Food:
	This species feeds on large insects, small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and birds.
Comments:
	Can be found in South Florida year round.
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