Thick-billed kingbird
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Tyrannidae |
| Genus: | Tyrannus |
| Species: | T. crassirostris
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| Tyrannus crassirostris Swainson, 1826
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The thick-billed kingbird (Tyrannus crassirostris) is a large
Distribution and habitat
This bird breeds from southeastern
Description
This is a large tyrant flycatcher, with adults measuring 23.5 cm (9.3 in) in length.[2][3] Adults are dusky olive-brown on the upperparts with light underparts; they have a long dark brown or black tail. The underside is a dull white to pale yellow. They have a yellow patch on their crown, but is not visible very often. The bill on this species, for which it is named, is rather large and stocky compared to other members of this group and it is one of this kingbird's most distinguishing characteristics. The call is a loud, whistled pwaareeet.
Breeding
They make a nest in a tree branch, usually close to the trunk above 6 meters high. The female lays three to five eggs.
Migration
These birds are mostly resident in territories year round, but birds in the United States will retreat southward for the winter.
Diet
They wait on an open perch usually rather high or on top of the tree and fly out to catch insects in flight, (hawking).
References
- . Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ "Answers - the Most Trusted Place for Answering Life's Questions". Answers.com.
- ^ "ENature: FieldGuides: Species Detail". Archived from the original on 2014-08-13. Retrieved 2012-05-18.
External links
- Videos, photos and sounds - Internet Bird Collection
- Photos - VIREO