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Western Kingbird

Tyrannus verticalis

Photo by Jellis
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

Large flycatcher. Mostly grey upperparts, brownish wings, dark tail with white outer feathers, white throat and dark line behind the eye. Underside is mostly yellow with some paling to under the tail.
Likes to perch on fences, trees and wires.
Aggresive to other birds.

Habitat:

Open areas, hillsides, woodlands.

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PublishedMarch 31, 2013

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