Eastern
Kingbird
(Tyrannus tyrannus)
| Eastern
Kingbird Information Length: 8 - 9" Habitat: Open areas with scattered trees, forest edges, orchards, brushy edges of fields, roadsides; shrubby areas near streams, ponds, and lakes. Requires habitat with open spaces for flycatching and trees for nesting. |
 Photo © Mike Danzenbaker |
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| Diet:
Mostly insects, including beetles, flies, wasps, bees, and flying ants; also, wild fruits and berries. |
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 Identification
tips for the Eastern Kingbird |
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| Breeding Map | Winter Map (CBC) | ||
| Additional photos and information: | |||
| National Wildlife Federation | |||
| Photo of Eastern Kingbird, song (sound file), description, voice, habitat, nesting, range, discussion | |||
| Photographs by Douglas Herr | |||
| Photo of Eastern Kingbird | |||