Eastern Kingbird

Eastern kingbird perched on a rock
Eastern kingbird. Image by Jack Bulmer from Pixabay
AppearanceMedium0sized bird about 8″ long. They’re mostly charcoal gray with a black head, white belly, and white chin. A white band goes across the end of their tail and they have a red crown that is mostly concealed.
DietInsects and fruit.
Feeder FoodUnlikely to visit a feeder.
HabitatOpen fields and prairies.
NestingCup-shaped nest. They have 1 brood/year with 33-4 eggs/brood. Eggs are white with brown markings and incubation lasts 16-18 days.

Range Map

Eastern kingbird range map.
Eastern kingbird range map. Compliments of The Cornell Lab.
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