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Tropical Kingbird

Tyrannus melancholicus

Description:

Kingbird with a gray back and head, yellow chest to belly and a bigger thicker bill then a Western Kingbird.

Habitat:

Usually found near water. This one likes to be near salt water and feeding on insects.

Notes:

Though this is considered rare to California, there has been a few showing up in different parts and returning every year.

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2 Comments

Jellis
Jellis 8 years ago

Thank you James

James McNair
James McNair 8 years ago

Great shots!

Jellis
Spotted by
Jellis

Oakland, California, USA

Spotted on Nov 5, 2015
Submitted on Nov 5, 2015

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