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Gray Kingbird

Tyrannus dominicensis

The Gray Kingbird is a cheerful bird with a gray body and a black cap on its head. It loves to catch insects in mid-air and can often be seen perched on a branch, waiting for its next meal.

生息地: Coastal areas

外見

The Gray Kingbird has a pale gray head and back, with a distinctive dark mask through its eyes. Its underside is whitish, and it sports a heavy, dark bill and a slightly notched tail, making it look sleek.

AnimaliaChordataAvesPasseriformesTyrannidaeTyrannus
Gray Kingbird
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Gray Kingbird

カテゴリ

鳥類

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

During migration, these birds can cross large stretches of ocean without stopping!

Gray Kingbirds often build their cup-shaped nests near water, sometimes even over it!

Its scientific name, 'Tyrannus dominicensis', means 'tyrant' due to its bold nature!

They have a loud, distinctive 'pee-cheer-weee' call that carries surprisingly far!

特殊能力

能力

Hawkeye Hunter

Gray Kingbird can spot tiny insects from a high perch because of its excellent eyesight, helping it catch food.

能力

Tyrant Territory

Gray Kingbird can fiercely chase off much larger birds, like hawks, because it's a brave defender of its nest.

能力

Aerial Acrobat

Gray Kingbird can quickly dart and hover mid-air, allowing it to snatch flying insects with amazing precision.

サイズと詳細

長さ
20-24 cm
翼開長
38-42 cm
体重
0.035-0.05 kg
寿命
4-8 年
Top Speed
45 km/h
一度の産卵数
2-5
抱卵期間
14-16 日
渡りの距離
2000 km

食性と食事

Feasts on flying insects caught mid-air, but also enjoys berries and small fruits!

主な食物

  • Dragonflies
  • Bees
  • Wasps
  • Beetles
  • Grasshoppers
  • Berries

採餌方法

  • Ambush

生態系とのつながり

eats

Green Darner

Anax junius

Kingbirds often catch these large dragonflies mid-flight.

eats

European Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

A common insect prey for kingbirds, snatched from the air.

eats

Strangler Fig

Ficus aurea

Kingbirds also enjoy the small, sweet fruits of this tree.

eaten by

Red-tailed Hawk

Buteo jamaicensis

A larger raptor that may prey on adult kingbirds or their young.

shelters

Red Mangrove

Rhizophora mangle

Nests are frequently built in the protective branches of mangroves.

特徴

別名

まだ別名はありません。

コレクション

安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

Enjoy watching birds from a distance and don't try to touch them.

よくある質問

Gray Kingbirdの長さは何ですか?

20-24 cm

Gray Kingbirdの翼開長は何ですか?

38-42 cm

Gray Kingbirdの体重は何ですか?

0.035-0.05 kg

Gray Kingbirdの寿命は何ですか?

4-8 年

Gray Kingbirdのtop Speedは何ですか?

45 km/h

Gray Kingbirdは何を食べますか?

Feasts on flying insects caught mid-air, but also enjoys berries and small fruits!

Gray Kingbirdは通常どこに生息していますか?

Coastal areas

Gray Kingbirdはどのように狩りをしますか?

Ambush

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