Species Profile

Eastern Kingbird

Tyrannus tyrannus

Banding code: EAKI

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Species Profile

Species notes

The eastern kingbird is a large tyrant flycatcher native to the Americas. The bird is predominantly dark gray with white underbelly and pointed wings. Eastern kingbirds are conspicuous and are commonly found in open areas with scattered trees and bushes, where they perch while foraging for insects. The Eastern kingbird is migratory, with its breeding range spread across North America and its wintering range in Central and South America.

Scientific nameTyrannus tyrannus
FamilyTyrant Flycatchers
OrderPasseriformes
Conservation statusLeast Concern

Photo Collection Overview

Photo capture coverage for this species.

Latest captureMay 22, 2026
Earliest captureMay 22, 2026
Locations3 tagged

Image Details

Metadata extracted from the camera files.

Eastern Kingbird photograph 1
Captured
Camera
Canon Canon EOS R7
Lens
RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Exposure
1/1000 s
Aperture
f/7.1
ISO
500
Focal length
500 mm
Dimensions
5426 × 3620
Megapixels
19.6
File size
5.8 MB
Eastern Kingbird photograph 2
Captured
Camera
Canon Canon EOS R7
Lens
RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Exposure
1/1000 s
Aperture
f/7.1
ISO
320
Focal length
500 mm
Dimensions
5458 × 3642
Megapixels
19.9
File size
4.4 MB
Eastern Kingbird photograph 3
Captured
Camera
Canon Canon EOS R7
Lens
RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Exposure
1/1000 s
Aperture
f/7.1
ISO
250
Focal length
500 mm
Dimensions
5125 × 3420
Megapixels
17.5
File size
5.2 MB