Tyrannus (Kingbirds)

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Tyrannus verticalis. Photo: (c) Maggie.Smith, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Tyrannus is a genus of small birds of the tyrant flycatcher family. The majority are named as kingbirds.

Species: Tyrannus tyrannus (Eastern kingbird)

Species: Tyrannus melancholicus (Tropical kingbird)

Species: Tyrannus forficatus (Scissor-tailed flycatcher)

Species: Tyrannus verticalis (Western kingbird)

Species: Tyrannus vociferans (Cassin’s kingbird)