Exploring the Mysterious Great Crested Flycatcher | Interesting Facts | The Beast World

Exploring the Mysterious Great Crested Flycatcher | Interesting Facts | The Beast World
Here are some fascinating facts about the Great Crested Flycatcher:
Species Name: The Great Crested Flycatcher is scientifically known as Myiarchus crinitus.
Appearance: It has a bright yellow belly, olive-green back, and a rusty or reddish-brown tail.
Crest: True to its name, it has a small crest on its head, though it's not always prominent.
Size: It measures around 17-21 cm (6.7-8.3 inches) in length.
Weight: This bird typically weighs between 27-40 grams (0.95-1.4 oz).
Wingspan: The wingspan ranges from 34-38 cm (13-15 inches).
Range: The Great Crested Flycatcher is found across eastern North America.
Habitat: It prefers deciduous and mixed woodlands but can also be found in orchards, parks, and gardens.
Migration: It migrates to Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America for winter.
Breeding: It breeds in the eastern United States and southern Canada.
Diet: Primarily insectivorous, feeding on a wide variety of insects like beetles, grasshoppers, and caterpillars.
Fruit Consumption: It also eats small fruits and berries, especially in the non-breeding season.
Hunting Method: This flycatcher is known for its "sit-and-wait" hunting technique, where it perches and then darts out to catch prey in mid-air.
Foraging: It also forages among leaves and branches for insects.
Nest Feeding: During nesting, the male and female share the responsibility of feeding the young.
Nesting Site: They nest in tree cavities, old woodpecker holes, and sometimes in artificial nest boxes.
Nest Material: Unique among birds, they often incorporate shed snake skins into their nests.
Clutch Size: The typical clutch consists of 4-8 eggs.
Egg Appearance: The eggs are creamy white with brown or purple spots.
Incubation: The female incubates the eggs for about 13-15 days.
Fledging: The chicks fledge about 13-15 days after hatching.
Parental Care: Both parents are involved in feeding the chicks until they are ready to leave the nest.
Monogamous: They are generally monogamous, with pairs staying together during the breeding season.
Calls: The Great Crested Flycatcher is known for its loud, distinctive calls, often described as a "whee-eep" or "reep-reep."
Songs: They also produce a series of sharp, rising whistles during the breeding season.
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I have a loud one in my neighborhood right now, but I haven't been able to lay eyes on it yet!