- Tyrannus couchii
Identification
8 1/2" (22 cm)
Bright yellow underparts, olive back, and dark patch through eye. Slightly forked brown tail without white.
Similar Species
The Tropical Kingbird, very rare in southern Texas (but the two are widely sympatric to the south) is almost identical in appearance but has distinctive twittering calls and a longer bill.
Distribution
Mexico, Belize and Guatemala. In the USA, found only on the extreme southern tip of Texas.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
Habitat
Open areas in trees near water.
Behaviour
Perches on trees and wires to sally for insects. Acrobatic flight while pursuing prey.
References
- Clements, JF. 2010. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to December 2010. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019. Spreadsheet available at http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/Clements%206.5.xls/view
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2025) Couch's Kingbird. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 22 April 2025 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Couch%27s_Kingbird
External Links
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