Appearance | Small 5.5″ long bird with, narrow body, pointed wings, tail with notch, and short bill. Dark gray/brown above and pale below, black strip on head, chestnut rump, forehead, and cheeks, and the pale chestnut throat. |
Diet | Insects. |
Feeder Food | Unlikely to visit a feeder. |
Habitat | Grasslands near water. |
Nesting | Prefers to nest in cave entrances but will also use bridges and culverts. Nest made from mud and bat guano (excrements from seabirds & bats). 1-2 broods/season, 1-5 eggs/brood, eggs are .85″ long and white with dark spots, incubation is from 15-18 days. |