  
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.
Dimensions: 12-1/2" high x 6-3/4" wide
x 9" deep
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