Western Kingbird
About the Western Kingbird
Also known as: Arkansas Flycatcher, Arkansas Kingbird
Western Kingbirds feed on insects and berries. They often can be found perched out in the open, waiting for prey to appear. They capture insects on the wing, sometimes by hovering briefly.
Western Kingbirds can be found in a variety of open habitats, including farmland and urban or suburban areas. This species closely resembles several other birds in the family, including Couch's Kingbird, Cassin's Kingbird, and the Tropical Kingbird.
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Details & Statistics
Added to Birdorable
Hatched June 22, 2016
Scientific Name
Tyrannus verticalis
Bird Family
Measurements
Length:
7.9 to 9.4 inches
(20.1 to 23.9 cm)
Wingspan:
14.6 to 15.7 inches
(37.1 to 39.9 cm)
Weight:
1.3 to 1.6 ounces
(36.9 to 45.4 grams)
International Names
Chinese
西王霸鹟
Czech
tyran západní
Danish
Vestlig Kongetyran
Dutch
Arkansaskoningstiran
Finnish
niittytyranni
French
Tyran de l'Ouest
German
Arkansaskönigstyrann
Italian
Re dei tiranni occidentale
Japanese
nishitairanchou [ニシタイランチョウ]
Norwegian
Vestkongetyrann
Polish
tyran bahamski
Portuguese
Suiriri-ocidental
Russian
Западный (королевский) тиранн
Spanish
Tirano Occidental
Swedish
Västlig kungstyrann