February 2 to October 26. Nests in snags at a height of 2-50 feet. Cavity nester, often in woodpecker excavated cavity. Young fledge in 22-23 days. Rare Cowbird host.
Insects occasionally fruit especially in winter.
South to central Mexico. Common Permanent Resident. Nests in trees at a height of 10-20 feet. Cup shape nest ususally built in forks of horizontal limbs. 4 pale blue unmarked eggs incubated by the female for 12-14 days.