Perch Supply
Diet

What do eastern kingbirds eat?

Flying insects in summer; fruit in the Amazon winter.

Tyrant flycatchers (Tyrannidae)Eastern KingbirdTyrannus tyrannus

Spring and summer diet

  • Bees, wasps and beetles

Fall and winter diet

  • Winters in South America on fruit

Best feeder foods

    Kingbirds fearlessly chase hawks and crows; they perch on fences over open fields.

    Frequently asked

    What do eastern kingbirds eat?

    Flying insects in summer; fruit in the Amazon winter.

    What is the best food to feed eastern kingbirds?

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    What do eastern kingbirds eat in winter?

    Winters in South America on fruit.

    Sources

    1. Eastern Kingbird — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
    2. Eastern Kingbird life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
    3. Eastern Kingbird — 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.