Tyrant flycatchers (Tyrannidae)
Great Kiskadee
Pitangus sulphuratus. Insects, small fish, lizards and fruit.
Tyrant flycatchers (Tyrannidae)Great KiskadeePitangus sulphuratus
- Scientific name
- Pitangus sulphuratus
- Length
- 9.8 in
- Weight
- 2.2 oz
- Nest
- Bulky domed nest of grass with a side entrance
- Entrance hole
- Does not use nest boxes
- Clutch
- 2–5 eggs
- Incubation
- 16–17 days
- Broods
- 1–2 per season
Identification
- Big yellow-bellied flycatcher with a rufous back
- Bold black-and-white striped head
- Heavy black bill
Voice
Its own name, shouted — 'kis-ka-DEE!'.
Diet and feeding
Insects, small fish, lizards and fruit.
What do great kiskadees eat? · Best feeder for great kiskadees
Great Kiskadees by state and province
| Region | Status | Nesting |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | Year-round resident | February–July |
Frequently asked
What do great kiskadees eat?
Insects, small fish, lizards and fruit. At feeders: orange halves, banana, suet.
How big is a Great Kiskadee?
9.8 in long and 2.2 oz.
Do great kiskadees use birdhouses?
No. Bulky domed nest of grass with a side entrance.
Sources
- Great Kiskadee — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Great Kiskadee life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Great Kiskadee — Audubon Guide to North American Birds
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.