Texas
Western Kingbird
Tyrannus verticalis
(L 8.75" WS 15.5" Wt 1.4 oz)
In most of west U.S., thru
Mexico and west Cent. America.
Mexico and west Cent. America.
South Padre Island
23Apr2013
Square tail with white
edges...compare to Tropical
and Couch’s Kingbird.
edges...compare to Tropical
and Couch’s Kingbird.
© L. Irby Davis
Macaulay
Library
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Tyranus in Latin means tyrant
or king; verticalis in Latin
means crowned.
or king; verticalis in Latin
means crowned.
Cornell
Ornithology
Ornithology