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Western Kingbird

Tyrannus verticalis

Classification

Class
Aves

The western kingbird (Tyrannus verticalis) is a large tyrant flycatcher found throughout western North America, as far south as Mexico. Description Adults are a combination of both gray and yellow plumage, along with crimson feathers that are hidden until courtship or against intruders. Characteristic of kingbird species, the western kingbird is very territorial.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
United States of America · 685,578Canada · 28,438Mexico · 11,220United Kingdom · 21France · 8Cuba · 5