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Western Kingbird

Tyrannus verticalis
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Length: 9 in. (22 cm )
An open country species, this kingbird is most commonly seen sitting on telephone or fence wires in agriculture areas and savannas. It aggressively chases hawks and ravens from its territory, and the nest is placed in an isolated tree or tall shrub. The Western Kingbird catches insects in the air but in late summer will eat some fruits.

The four-digit banding code is WEKI.

Male | Herbert Clarke



Agricultural

Desert

Grasslands

Mesquite bosque

Savanna

Shrubs

Urban city
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Bird Sound Type: Twittering
Sex of Bird: Male
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Bibliographic details:

  • Article: Western Kingbird
  • Author(s): Dr. Biology
  • Publisher: Arizona State University School of Life Sciences Ask A Biologist
  • Site name: ASU - Ask A Biologist
  • Date published: July 13, 2017
  • Date accessed: March 23, 2023
  • Link: https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/western-kingbird

APA Style

Dr. Biology. (2017, July 13). Western Kingbird. ASU - Ask A Biologist. Retrieved March 23, 2023 from https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/western-kingbird

American Psychological Association. For more info, see http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/10/

Chicago Manual of Style

Dr. Biology. "Western Kingbird". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 13 July, 2017. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/western-kingbird

For more info, see http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/717/04/

MLA 2017 Style

Dr. Biology. "Western Kingbird". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 13 Jul 2017. ASU - Ask A Biologist, Web. 23 Mar 2023. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/western-kingbird

Modern Language Association, 7th Ed. For more info, see http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/08/
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