Gray Kingbird
Tyrannus dominicensis
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Tyrannidae
About
The gray kingbird or grey kingbird, also known as pitirre, petchary or white-breasted kingbird, is a passerine bird in the tyrant flycatchers family Tyrannidae. The species was first described on the island of Hispaniola, then called Santo Domingo, thus the dominicensis name.
Fun Fact
He placed it with the shrikes in the genus Lanius and coined the binomial name Lanius dominicensis.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in increasing numbers in the state of Florida, and is more often found inland though it had been previously restricted to the coast.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance