59,742 observationsLeast Concern
Eastern Kingbird
Tyrannus tyrannus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Tyrannidae ›Genus: Tyrannus
About
The eastern kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus) is a large tyrant flycatcher native to the Americas. The bird is predominantly dark gray with white underbelly and pointed wings. Eastern kingbirds are conspicuous and are commonly found in open areas with scattered trees and bushes, where they perch while foraging for insects. The Eastern kingbird is migratory, with its breeding range spread across North America and its wintering range in Central and South America.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Eastern Kingbird is Tyrannus tyrannus.
- Eastern Kingbird belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Eastern Kingbird belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Eastern Kingbird belongs to the class Aves.
- Eastern Kingbird belongs to the order Passeriformes.
- Eastern Kingbird belongs to the family Tyrannidae.
- Eastern Kingbird belongs to the genus Tyrannus.