They utter harsh alarming notes to proclaim their territory. It is also resident in the Bahamas and extends south to Mexico. In spring, the male arrives first to the nesting grounds and establishes his territory. The females arrive approximately 7-14 days after. The male's success depends on the territory and his song.
Males are polygamous and defend their territory which is large enough for two or three mates.
The female builds the nest which is constructed of dried grasses, pine needles, horsehair, and plant stems. The nest is domed shaped with the entrance on the side and built on the ground in meadows, corn fields or weedy orchards. Throughout the months of April to August, 4-5 eggs are laid which are white with dark brown to purple speckles. The female incubates the eggs which takes anywhere from 13-14 days and broods the young. Both parents feed the young, but the male usually brings the food and give it to the female who passes it on to the young.