Scientific name Tyrannus Higher classification Tyrant flycatcher Order Passerine | Family Tyrannidae Phylum Chordata Rank Genus | |
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Lower classifications Tropical kingbird, Eastern kingbird, Western kingbird, Scissor‑tailed flycatcher, Fork‑tailed flycatcher | ||
Eastern kingbird tyrannus tyrannus tyrant flycatcher migration birds
The genus Tyrannus is a group of large insect-eating birds in the tyrant flycatcher family Tyrannidae. The majority are named as kingbirds.
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- Eastern kingbird tyrannus tyrannus tyrant flycatcher migration birds
- Gray kingbird tyrannus dominicensis aruba 15 11 2011 antonio silveira
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They prefer semi-open or open areas. These birds wait on an exposed perch and then catch insects in flight. They have long pointed wings and large broad bills.
These birds tend to defend their breeding territories aggressively, often chasing away much larger birds. The genus name means "tyrant".
Gray kingbird tyrannus dominicensis aruba 15 11 2011 antonio silveira
Species
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Kingbird Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA