Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus)

Photos by BarrytheBirder

This flycatcher is common in summer perching in fences or treetops in open country, forest edges, farms and roadsides.   It is very conspicuous for its bold behaviour in chasing away other birds such as crows or hawks, that get to close its nest.

It is found in western and south-central Canada, plus all of the American states, except for four or five southwest states.

They pursue flying insects and also feed on wild berries, which they can deftly pluck while airborne.

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