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Tropical Kingbird

Tyrannus melancholicus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Tyrannidae ›Genus: Tyrannus

About

The tropical kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus) is a large tyrant flycatcher. This bird breeds from southern Arizona and the lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas in the United States through Central America, South America as far as south as central Argentina and eastern Peru, and on Trinidad and Tobago. Birds from the northernmost and southern breeding areas migrate to warmer parts of the range after breeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tropical Kingbird?
The scientific name of Tropical Kingbird is Tyrannus melancholicus.
What is the conservation status of Tropical Kingbird?
The Tropical Kingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Tropical Kingbird belong to?
Tropical Kingbird belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Tropical Kingbird belong to?
Tropical Kingbird belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Tropical Kingbird belong to?
Tropical Kingbird belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Tropical Kingbird belong to?
Tropical Kingbird belongs to the order Passeriformes.
What family does Tropical Kingbird belong to?
Tropical Kingbird belongs to the family Tyrannidae.
What genus does Tropical Kingbird belong to?
Tropical Kingbird belongs to the genus Tyrannus.