If you live on St. Martin, surely you recognize the gray kingbird, but why? Out of over 100 birds that live on St. Martin, perhaps only a handful are as familiar as the gray kingbird. One reason is that they are relatively common, and another is that they seem to be pretty comfortable in urban areas where most people spend most of their time. For the gray kingbird specifically, though, there’s another reason. They primarily catch flying insects on the wing, so they tend to perch in prominent areas where they can easily see prey. This also means that they perch in areas where they are easily seen by people. Because of their feeding habits, they are more likely to be seen than other birds that may be as common.
