Species profile
Western Kingbird
Tyrannus verticalis
Quick answer
Breeds w N America; > s Mexico to Costa Rica and (?) Panama
- Scientific name
- Tyrannus verticalis
- Family
- Tyrannidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Genus
- Tyrannus
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
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