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Maritza González Cintrón

San Juan, PR, Puerto Rico

Description: The querequequé is a migratory species in the Caribbean. Reaches a size 9 to 10 inches. Its plumage has chocolaty, red spots and black. In her throat has a spot whitish and a white band in the wing feathers
Distribution: Puerto Rico, Cuba, Haiti, Virgin Islands, Jamaica, Between other ones. Is commom in urban areas
Breeding season: March to July
Where prefers to nest: Vegetation open areas,also nest in salt marches, coastal or mud roofs of buildings
The picture has taken in Guayanilla, PR –
Creando consciencia; Mi tierra grita

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