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Western Kingbird

Tyrannus verticalis

Photo by Jellis
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Light gray head, with lighter gray on throat and chest. Darker gray on back with a yellow belly. Slight shadow over the eyes. Very territorial. Will harass almost anything that is in their area. Seemed tolerate the Great-tailed Grackles somewhat.

Habitat:

Flat open areas.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
Ava T-B
Here's mine; they sure like sitting on lines! http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/8180818

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Nature in Yellow
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PublishedJune 27, 2014

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