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Tropical Kingbird

Tyrannus melancholicus

Photo by Jellis
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

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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