The Eastern Kingbird is a bold, aggressive flycatcher known for fearlessly attacking crows, hawks, and even eagles that venture near its nest. Its sharply contrasting black-and-white plumage and white-tipped tail make it easy to identify on open perches. On its South American wintering grounds it forms large flocks and shifts to a fruit-heavy diet.
Habitat
Open fields, forest edges, orchards, and roadsides
Diet
Flying insects, berries, and small fruits
How common
Common
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