Tyrannus tyrannus

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Tyrannus tyrannus, commonly known as the Eastern Kingbird, is a widespread North American tyrant flycatcher recognized for its bold territorial behavior and distinctive black-and-white plumage.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf bird species
taxon
tyrant flycatcher
activityPattern diurnal
behavior aggressive toward larger birds
highly territorial
often mobbing raptors
billType broad flat bill
binomialName Tyrannus tyrannus NERFINISHED
breedingRange Canada NERFINISHED
United States NERFINISHED
breedingSystem socially monogamous
class Aves
clutchSize 2–5 eggs
commonName Eastern Kingbird NERFINISHED
describedBy Carl Linnaeus
diet berries
insects
distinctiveFeature bold black-and-white plumage
square-tipped tail with white terminal band
eggColor creamy white with dark spots
family Tyrannidae NERFINISHED
foragingStrategy aerial hawking for flying insects
genus Tyrannus NERFINISHED
habitat farmland edges
open areas with scattered trees
orchards
riparian woodlands
IUCNStatus Least Concern
kingdom Animalia
migrationDirection north–south between North and South America
migratoryBehavior long-distance migrant
nativeRange North America NERFINISHED
nestLocation tree branches
nestType cup nest
order Passeriformes
perchingBehavior conspicuous exposed perches
phylum Chordata
plumageColor black upperparts
white tail tip
white underparts
region Nearctic NERFINISHED
taxonRank species
typicalBodyLength about 19–23 cm
typicalMass about 33–55 g
typicalWingspan about 33–38 cm
vocalization sharp twittering calls
winteringRange Amazon Basin NERFINISHED
South America NERFINISHED
yearDescribed 1758

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Tyrannus notableSpecies Tyrannus tyrannus
Tyrannidae hasMember Tyrannus tyrannus