Western Kingbird

Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura 👁 407 views Updated 2026-11-01

Western Kingbird (<em>Tyrannus verticalis</em>) is a species of Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (<em>Tyrannidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Western Kingbird (Tyrannus verticalis) is a species of Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (Tyrannidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Tyrannus; binomial: Tyrannus verticalis; authority: Say, 1822.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Nearctic. Non-breeding range: sw Mexico to Costa Rica.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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