A photo of a Thick-billed Kingbird (Tyrannus crassirostris)
Thick-billed Kingbird

Thick-billed Kingbird

Tyrannus crassirostris

The thick-billed kingbird (Tyrannus crassirostris) is a large bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. Adults are dusky olive-brown on the upperparts with light underparts; they have a long dark brown or black tail. The underside is a dull white to pale yellow. They have a yellow patch on their crown, but is not visible very often. The bill on this species, for which it is named, is rather large and stocky compared to other members of this group and it is one of this kingbird's most distinguishing characteristics. The call is a loud, whistled pwaareeet.
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Lucas Corneliussen
Saturday 12 Nov 2022 - 3:32pm
United States
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Raquel Johnson
Wednesday 05 Oct 2022 - 9:08pm
United States
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Luis Humberto Montemayor
Friday 16 Sep 2022 - 11:49am
Mexico
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Luis Humberto Montemayor
Friday 16 Sep 2022 - 7:40am
Mexico
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