Tropical Kingbird
探検鳥類
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.
生息地: Found in semi-open areas, agricultural lands, forest edges, and urban parks, often near water sources or elevated perches.
外見
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.
界Animalia門Chordata綱Aves目Passeriformes科Tyrannidae属Tyrannus
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
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.
特殊能力
能力
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.
能力
Fearless Mobbing
Boldly defends its nesting territory by harassing and chasing away much larger predators, such as hawks, crows, and caracaras.
能力
Crown Display
Flairs open its gray crown feathers to reveal a hidden, fiery orange-red crest used to intimidate rivals or attract mates.
サイズと詳細
- 長さ
- 20+ cm
- 翼開長
- 37+ cm
- 体重
- 0.032+ kg
- 寿命
- 5+ 年
- Top Speed
- 40 km/h
- 一度の産卵数
- 2+
- 抱卵期間
- 15+ 日
- 渡りの距離
- 2500 km
食性と食事
Primarily feeds on flying insects caught mid-air, though it occasionally consumes small berries and fruits, especially during the dry season.
年齢による違い: Nestlings are fed exclusively high-protein insects by parents, transitioning to include some fruits as adults.
主な食物
- Bees
- Wasps
- Beetles
- Butterflies
- Berries
採餌方法
- Ambush
生態系とのつながり
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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安全性
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
まだ特別な安全上の注意はありません。
よくある質問
Tropical Kingbirdを見分けるには？
Tropical Kingbirdを識別する最も簡単な方法は、Snappit自然識別アプリを使用することです。
Tropical Kingbirdの長さは何ですか？
20+ cm
Tropical Kingbirdの翼開長は何ですか？
37+ cm
Tropical Kingbirdの体重は何ですか？
0.032+ kg
Tropical Kingbirdの寿命は何ですか？
5+ 年
Tropical Kingbirdのtop Speedは何ですか？
40 km/h
Tropical Kingbirdは何を食べますか？
Primarily feeds on flying insects caught mid-air, though it occasionally consumes small berries and fruits, especially during the dry season.
Tropical Kingbirdは通常どこに生息していますか？
Found in semi-open areas, agricultural lands, forest edges, and urban parks, often near water sources or elevated perches.
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