Eastern Kingbird

Tyrannus tyrannus

Order

PASSERIFORMES

Family

Flycatchers (Tyrannidae)

Code 4

EAKI

Code 6

TYRTYR

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: All-purpose
Eye Color: Brown.
Head Pattern: Plain, Unique pattern
Crown Color: Black
Forehead Color: Black
Nape Color: Black
Throat Color: White
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 22 cm (8.5 in)
Weight: 43 g (1.5 oz)
Size: 2. Small (5 - 9 in)
Color Primary: White, Gray
Underparts: White with gray wash on breast.
Upperparts: Dark Gray
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Fluttering direct flight with shallow wing beats.
Wingspan Range: 36-38 cm (14-15 in)
Wing Shape: Pointed-Wings
Tail Shape: Squared Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid with white edging.
Upper Tail: Black with white terminal band.
Under Tail: Black with white terminal band.
Leg Color: Black

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