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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Tyrannidae

Tropical Kingbird

Tyrannus melancholicus

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
37.4 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 72

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 72).

DEF 45

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 45).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

Niels Krabbe · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: North America & Middle America & South America: Southwestern USA to Central Argentina Habitat: Human Modified
3 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Tyrannus melancholicus satrapa

    sw USA to n Colombia, n Venezuela and Trinidad

  • Tyrannus melancholicus despotes

    ne Brazil

  • Tyrannus melancholicus melancholicus

    n SA to c Argentina

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Tyrannus melancholicus

Which family does it belong to?

Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae)

Where is it found?

North America & Middle America & South America: Southwestern USA to Central Argentina

Sources & credits

📖 Open Full Article on Wikipedia

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