Eastern kingbird
| Eastern kingbird | |
|---|---|
| Adult | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Tyrannidae |
| Genus: | Tyrannus |
| Species: | T. tyrannus |
| Binomial name | |
| Tyrannus tyrannus | |
| T. tyrannus range Breeding range Wintering range | |
| Synonyms | |
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Lanius tyrannus Linnaeus, 1758 | |
The eastern kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus) is a large tyrant flycatcher native to the Americas. The bird is predominantly dark gray with white underbelly and pointed wings. Eastern kingbirds are conspicuous and are commonly found in open areas with scattered trees and bushes, where they perch while foraging for insects. The Eastern kingbird is migratory, with its breeding range spread across North America and its wintering range in Central and South America.
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