Eastern Kingbird in TN? (1 Viewer)

[UnknownSpecies56]

I found this photo going back months and decided to try and identify it. Could it be and eastern kingbird? This photo was taken on the banks of a lake. It's not a very good photo unfortunately because the bird was flying fast. I thought it could be an eastern towhee, but noticed that the legs are black.

Thanks,

 

[Phil Carter]

White tipped tail good for Eastern Kingbird but whether that's enough for a 100% positive ID I'm not sure.

Phil

 

[Jeff Hopkins]

That's a ratty looking tail, but I think it does have white tips. I'd say it's OK for kingbird.

 

[RJP]

White tipped tail good for Eastern Kingbird but whether that's enough for a 100% positive ID I'm not sure.

In fact it is - Eastern Kingbird is the only passerine in its range that has a dark tail with a white tip.

 

[KC Foggin]

Looks just like all the Eastern Kingbirds I come across.

 

[UnknownSpecies56]

Thanks everyone for the help.