Giant Kingbird
Tyrannus cubensis
ENEndangered Endemic to Cuba
- Family
- Tyrant Flycatchers and Allies (Tyrannidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The giant kingbird (Tyrannus cubensis) is an endangered species of bird in the tyrant flycatcher family Tyrannidae. It is endemic to Cuba.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Cuba including Isla de la Juventud; formerly Great Inagua and Caicos islands.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Giant 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.
