Where’s Wildlife · Bird Field Guide

Eastern Kingbird

Tyrannus tyrannus

Pronounced (approx.): tye-RAN-us tye-RAN-us

Often flies out from an exposed perch to catch insects.

Three Identification Clues

Dark gray to blackish upperparts contrast with white underparts.

A bold white band tips the squared black tail.

A large head and upright posture are useful shape clues.

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Observation records are not a complete range map.

Compare several photographs and listen to recordings to connect appearance with voice.