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Eastern kingbird

Tyrannus tyrannus

Description:

A large dark flycatcher of fields and other open areas, the Eastern Kingbird is a common and widespread species. Despite its name, its range extends from the Atlantic to the Pacific coast.

Habitat:

Semi rural

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2 Comments

KarenL
KarenL 12 years ago

It does Emma! It's the first one I've seen & it flew before I could get a better shot! I love the scientific name - very Jurassic sounding!
Thanks mg!

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 12 years ago

looks so much like a phoebe. What a tyrant!

KarenL
Spotted by
KarenL

Franklin, Tennessee, USA

Spotted on Apr 25, 2012
Submitted on Apr 25, 2012

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