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    (c) Jake Scott, all rights reserved

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    (c) Michael, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)

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    (c) David M. Gascoigne, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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    (c) Dmitry Mozzherin, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)

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    (c) Jason Headley, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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    (c) Norma Malinowski, some rights reserved (CC BY)

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Eastern Kingbird

Tyrannus tyrannus

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About

The eastern kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus) is a large tyrant flycatcher native to the Americas. The bird is predominantly dark gray with white underbelly and pointed wings. Eastern kingbirds are conspicuous and are commonly found in open areas with scattered trees and bushes, where they perch while foraging for insects. The Eastern kingbird is migratory, with its breeding range spread across North America and its wintering range in Central and South America.

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