Dimensions: 12-1/2"
high x 6-3/4" wide x 9" deep
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The Great Crested
Flycatcher
breeds east of the Rocky Mountains in the
United States and in some southern
portions of Canada. Great Crested
Flycatchers inhabit mature deciduous and
mixed deciduous-coniferous forests,
preferring to nest in the clearings and
edges of wooded areas, orchards, parks,
swamps and cultivated areas scattered
with trees. The breeding season may begin
anywhere from mid-March to mid-June,
depending upon the latitude. Often
competing with European Starlings for
nest sites, Great Crested Flycatchers
nest in deep, natural tree cavities,
deserted woodpecker holes and nest boxes.
Nests are found in a variety of tree
species from 3 to 70 feet above the
ground, although most are below 20 feet.
Great Crested Flycatchers exhibit extreme
site fidelity and return to the same nest
site season after season. The Flycatcher
House should be mounted 3 to 20 feet high
on a post or tree at the edge of the
woods. |
