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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