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Western Kingbird

Tyrannus verticalis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Norway and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Passeriformes (นกเกาะคอน)
Family
Tyrannidae
Genus
Tyrannus
Species
Tyrannus verticalis (Western Kingbird)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ニシタイランチョウ
Chinese 西方美洲王霸鶲
Spanish Tirano Occidental
French Tyran de l'Ouest
German Arkansaskönigstyrann
Portuguese suiriri-ocidental
Russian Западный (королевский) тиранн

Similar Species in Tyrannus

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Chicherri
Tyrannus dominicensis
Least Concern
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Eastern Kingbird
Tyrannus tyrannus
Least Concern
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Fork-Tailed Flycatcher
Tyrannus savana
Least Concern
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Tropical Kingbird
Tyrannus melancholicus
Least Concern
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Giant Kingbird
Tyrannus cubensis
Endangered
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Cassin's Kingbird
Tyrannus vociferans
Least Concern
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Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher
Tyrannus forficatus
Least Concern
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Couch's Kingbird
Tyrannus couchii
Least Concern
View all species in Tyrannus →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Western Kingbird?
The scientific name of Western Kingbird is Tyrannus verticalis. It belongs to the genus Tyrannus.
What is the conservation status of Western Kingbird?
Western Kingbird (Tyrannus verticalis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Western Kingbird live?
Western Kingbird is found in Distributed across Norway and United States.. Countries include Norway, United States.
What family does Western Kingbird belong to?
Western Kingbird (Tyrannus verticalis) belongs to the genus Tyrannus, which is part of the taxonomic family Tyrannidae.
Is Western Kingbird endangered?
No, Western Kingbird (Tyrannus verticalis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Western Kingbird belong to?
Western Kingbird (Tyrannus verticalis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Western Kingbird?
The closest relatives of Western Kingbird in the genus Tyrannus include Chicherri, Eastern Kingbird, Fork-Tailed Flycatcher, Tropical Kingbird, Giant Kingbird.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Tyrannus — 13 Species

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Chicherri
Tyrannus dominicensis
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Eastern Kingbird
Tyrannus tyrannus
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Fork-Tailed Flycatcher
Tyrannus savana
LC 🐾
Tropical Kingbird
Tyrannus melancholicus
LC 🐾
Giant Kingbird
Tyrannus cubensis
EN 🐾
Cassin's Kingbird
Tyrannus vociferans
LC 🐾
Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher
Tyrannus forficatus
LC 🐾
Couch's Kingbird
Tyrannus couchii
LC 🐾
Snowy-throated Kingbird
Tyrannus niveigularis
LC 🐾
Thick-billed Kingbird
Tyrannus crassirostris
LC
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Western Kingbird
Tyrannus verticalis
LC
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Western Loggerhead Kingbird
Tyrannus caudifasciatus
LC 🐾
White-throated Kingbird
Tyrannus albogularis
LC
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