Western Kingbird, Tyrannus verticalis
Range of the Western Kingbird
The Western Kingbird spends the summer in California. They are absent from the Mojave desert. They are also found in the Owens valley and Sierras above 5000 ft.
Migration of the Western Kingbird
The Western Kingbird arrives from Mexico and Central America in March and leaves at the end of summer.
Diet of the Western Kingbird
The Western Kingbird's diet consists mainly of insects. They rarely eat seeds and berries.
How to attract the Western Kingbird
The Western Kingbird likes open areas and short
perches. They are often
seen on fence wires. They will inhabit scrub lands as well as
chaparral. They dislike high weeds, heavy brush, or timber. They love
the interface areas.
Habitat/plant community used by the Western Kingbird
The Western Kingbird uses dry open areas.
Click on these plant community links to learn more about specific plant material and climates.
Croplands
Nesting habitat used by the Western Kingbird
The Western Kingbird nests in willows and cotton woods, oaks and occasionally on telephone poles or fence posts. They are quite aggressive to other species near their nesting site and dive-bomb them.
