Length: 4-4.5 in. long
Wgt: 5-7g
Small insects and spiders
Two broods possible in southeast, 4-5 eggs per clutch, nest building by both sexes and
incubation
mostly by female; incubation about two weeks and young leave nest in 12-14 days; cowbird
host.
At least four years and two months
Birds are not especially sensitive to human activity near nests and often allow close
observation in the field. They often are found feeding and nesting along edges and
openings. Little information exists on
area requirements of this species. Populations appear to be increasing in the eastern
United States.