sandwich

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niche: it eats mainly seeds and various insects. They are nearly 12.5 inches in height, with a long tail and small, pigeon like head. its housing requirements include swampy lands with high grasses with usually old logs, or utility poles. it usually lives in warm humid areas. it is pretty low on the food chain. it eats insects and seeds while other birds or reptiles may eat it. The female lays 4 eggs. they are out during all seasons but most active during early to late summer. they are found in large nesting colonies. The numbers of these birds increased in the early 19th century, but declined sharply in the late 1800s due to hunting. these animals are classified as endangered. even though they are being monitored by the NH fish and game department there is not much currently that we are doing to help the species.======