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Tyrant flycatcher, Phoenix, AZ (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter khustochka
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birdmeister
Well-known member
This bird does not seem to have white outer tail feathers or a whitish tail tip, therefore not a Western or Cassin's Kingbird? Also, I don't think Cassin's is supposed to be in Phoenix.
Could it be a Tropical or Couch's Kingbird? Much more likely Tropical based on range. If so, a good bird for Phoenix, I think. Perhaps the bill is not robust enough for either of these, but perhaps that is because of the angle.
Definitely a kingbird.
Could it be a Tropical or Couch's Kingbird? Much more likely Tropical based on range. If so, a good bird for Phoenix, I think. Perhaps the bill is not robust enough for either of these, but perhaps that is because of the angle.
Definitely a kingbird.
khustochka
Well-known member
Thank you for the response. Now I see it must be a kingbird. Tropical Kingbirds are not very often seen there judging from eBird. I would think the probability for me accidentally spotting it is pretty low. But I saw Western Kingbirds in Phoenix and I have found a photo where white outer tail feathers are not visible in a Western Kingbird.
Picture: http://www.featheredphotography.com.../2017/05/western-kingbird-0666-ron-dudley.jpg
Source: http://www.featheredphotography.com/blog/2017/05/06/our-western-kingbirds-are-back/
Larry Sweetland
Formerly 'Larry Wheatland'
Looks like Western to me too
birdmeister
Well-known member
I'm glad there are more opinions on this. Western seems like the much more likely option.
