Eastern King Bird
If you think that this little bird is a push over you better think again! The king bird has known to be very aggressive when defending its turf. These kings’ birds will defend their territory no matter who may come. They are small but fearless. They have warded off predators such as Red tail hawks, Blue herons and other menacing birds. The birds know that these large birds will invade and destroy their nest, killing and eat their young ones. They are prepared to strike at these predators without any delay or intimidation. Eastern Kingbirds often perch on wires in open areas and either sally out for flying insects or flutter slowly over the tops of grasses. They spend winters in South American forests, where they eat mainly fruit
Diet
The eastern king bird diet is mainly insects and fruits.
Colour Pattern:
Black and white. Black from beak to tail with white tail tips and white under the neck and belly.
Size:
Large head, medium sized bird. Short straight study bill with a square tipped tail.
Habitat
Eastern Kingbirds can be found in many places. They are nested in grasslands, yards, fields, pastures, just about any place abundant in open fields along forest edges of water. It is a migratory species, the eastern kingbird flies south in the autumn to its wintering grounds in South America
Eastern King Birds are classified under the Tyrannus bird group. Tyrannus bird group is a genus of small birds of the Tyrant flycatcher family. Most are named king-birds.
The eastern king bird diet is mainly insects and fruits.
Colour Pattern:
Black and white. Black from beak to tail with white tail tips and white under the neck and belly.
Size:
Large head, medium sized bird. Short straight study bill with a square tipped tail.
Habitat
Eastern Kingbirds can be found in many places. They are nested in grasslands, yards, fields, pastures, just about any place abundant in open fields along forest edges of water. It is a migratory species, the eastern kingbird flies south in the autumn to its wintering grounds in South America
Eastern King Birds are classified under the Tyrannus bird group. Tyrannus bird group is a genus of small birds of the Tyrant flycatcher family. Most are named king-birds.
 | Eastern King-bird Facts Weight = 33-55g Wingspan=33-38cm Length-19-23cm |
Eastern king-birds form mated pairs that stay together for a each breeding season. Males attract females by flying in short zig-zags while also calling. it's kind of like doing mate calling dance in the air.
astern king-birds breed from April to June. Females build nests of twigs, bark, and roots lined with softer material. Nests are built high in trees in open habitats. Females lay 2 to 5 cream colored eggs with reddish spots. Incubation is for 14 to 17 days and young can fly 16 to 17 days after hatching. Eastern king-birds can breed in their first year after hatching.
Breeding Season: April to June
Breeding Occurrence: Once Per Year
Total Eggs Laid: 2-5
astern king-birds breed from April to June. Females build nests of twigs, bark, and roots lined with softer material. Nests are built high in trees in open habitats. Females lay 2 to 5 cream colored eggs with reddish spots. Incubation is for 14 to 17 days and young can fly 16 to 17 days after hatching. Eastern king-birds can breed in their first year after hatching.
Breeding Season: April to June
Breeding Occurrence: Once Per Year
Total Eggs Laid: 2-5
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