A male Western Kingbird takes a break from guarding his nest from parasitic cowbirds to feed on insects such as wasps, beetles, and butterflies.

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Unbaited, uncalled image. The bird and its nest were not disturbed.

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Size: 5098px × 3399px
Location: Bay Area Region, California, United States
Photo credit: © Shravan Sundaram / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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