The Eastern Kingbird likes to perch on exposed fences, tree tops or utility poles. It is a highly aggressive bird, even towards birds much larger than itself. They may attack hawks and crows or any bird of this size, perching on the intruder's back and knocking the intruder's head with its' bill. It will vigorously defend its' territory against other Kingbirds. When feeding, the Eastern Kingbird waits on an exposed perch, and flies out to catch insects on the wing. It may also pick food off of vegetation. It is even able to pluck berries from a tree or vine while flying. It returns to the same perch after hunting and sounds a sharp, triumphant call. The bird pictured has just left its' perch and is hovering above its' prey.
No comments:
Post a Comment