Tropical Kingbird
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Tropical Kingbird
tyrannus melancholicus
The Tropical Kingbird is a highly conspicuous and feisty flycatcher native to the Americas. Known for its bold demeanor, this vocal bird is often seen perched high on telephone wires, exposed branches, or fences, from which it launches aerial sallies to capture flying insects. With its bright yellow underparts and contrasting gray head, it is a vibrant addition to semi-open habitats, agricultural lands, and urban parks. It gets its genus name "Tyrannus" (meaning tyrant) from its aggressive defense of its nesting territory against much larger birds, including hawks and caracaras.
Lebensraum: Found in semi-open areas, agricultural lands, forest edges, and urban parks, often near water sources or elevated perches.
Aussehen
This medium-sized flycatcher measures around 22 cm in length and features a bright olive-green back, a pale gray head with a darker mask through the eyes, and a brilliant, solid yellow breast and belly. Its throat is a contrasting pale gray or white, and its tail is dusty brown and distinctly notched. A hidden, bright orange-red crown patch is present on its head, though it is rarely visible unless the bird is excited or engaged in a territorial display.
ReichAnimaliaStammChordataKlasseAvesOrdnungPasseriformesFamilieTyrannidaeGattungTyrannus
Kategorie
VögelSeltenheit
Common
Gefahr
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Interessante Fakten
Despite being relatively small, Tropical Kingbirds will fearlessly attack and chase away giant raptors like Harpy Eagles and Crested Caracaras.
The scientific name 'melancholicus' was given because the early naturalist who described it thought its high, whistling call sounded sad or melancholic.
They possess a hidden orange-red patch of feathers on their crown, which they only reveal during territorial displays or when highly excited.
Besondere Fähigkeiten
Fähigkeit
Aerial Hawking
Exhibits incredible agility in flight, launching from high perches to snap up fast-flying insects mid-air before returning to the same spot.
Fähigkeit
Fearless Mobbing
Boldly defends its nesting territory by harassing and chasing away much larger predators, such as hawks, crows, and caracaras.
Fähigkeit
Crown Display
Flairs open its gray crown feathers to reveal a hidden, fiery orange-red crest used to intimidate rivals or attract mates.
Maße und Details
- Länge
- 20+ cm
- Flügelspannweite
- 37+ cm
- Gewicht
- 0.032+ kg
- Lebenserwartung
- 5+ Jahre
- Top Speed
- 40 km/h
- Gelegegröße
- 2+
- Brutzeit
- 15+ Tage
- Zugstrecke
- 2500 km
Ernährung und Fütterung
Primarily feeds on flying insects caught mid-air, though it occasionally consumes small berries and fruits, especially during the dry season.
Altersunterschiede: Nestlings are fed exclusively high-protein insects by parents, transitioning to include some fruits as adults.
Hauptnahrung
- Bees
- Wasps
- Beetles
- Butterflies
- Berries
Nahrungssuche
- Ambush
Ökologische Zusammenhänge
hunts
Africanized Honey Bee
Apis mellifera scutellata
Feeds heavily on large flying insects, including the Africanized honey bee.
parasite
Shiny Cowbird
Molothrus bonariensis
Frequently targeted by the shiny cowbird, which lays its eggs in the kingbird's nest.
competitor
Social Flycatcher
Myiozetetes similis
Competes for prime perches and aerial insect prey in overlapping territories.
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
Wie identifiziert man Tropical Kingbird?
Der einfachste Weg, Tropical Kingbird zu bestimmen, ist die Verwendung der Naturführer-App Snappit.
Was ist der/die/das länge von Tropical Kingbird?
20+ cm
Was ist der/die/das flügelspannweite von Tropical Kingbird?
37+ cm
Was ist der/die/das gewicht von Tropical Kingbird?
0.032+ kg
Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Tropical Kingbird?
5+ Jahre
Was ist der/die/das top Speed von Tropical Kingbird?
40 km/h
Was frisst Tropical Kingbird?
Primarily feeds on flying insects caught mid-air, though it occasionally consumes small berries and fruits, especially during the dry season.
Wo findet man Tropical Kingbird normalerweise?
Found in semi-open areas, agricultural lands, forest edges, and urban parks, often near water sources or elevated perches.
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