Western Kingbird
Tyrannus verticalis
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Tyrant Flycatchers and Allies (Tyrannidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The western kingbird (Tyrannus verticalis) is a large tyrant flycatcher found throughout western North America, as far south as Mexico.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Breeds western North America; winters southern Mexico to Costa Rica and (?) Panama.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Western kingbird
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
