Eastern Kingbird - Tyrannus tyrannus
Eastern Kingbird Photo - Eastern Kingbird
General Description
Contrasting black upperparts with white lower parts. Upper chest marked by faint, grayish band; dark black head often slightly crested, especially in males.
Distribution
Montana Range
Migration
In the Bozeman area, normal migration periods are May 17 to 30 and August 23 to September 10.
Habitat
Species prefers open environments along forest edges and fields. Also orchards and scattered shrubs and trees favorable.
Food Habits
Diet consists of mainly of insects.
Reproductive Characteristics
Nest records are for June and July. Near Fortine, egg dates range from June 5 to July 22, with young in the nest from June 12 to August 2.