Cassin's Kingbird (Tyrannus vociferans)
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Cassin's Kingbird

Tyrannus vociferans Swainson, 1826

46 gWeight

Cassin's kingbird (Tyrannus vociferans) is a large tyrant flycatcher native to western North America.

Busiest months: April–May · Most records: United States, Mexico, Canada

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: April–May · Most records: United States, Mexico, Canada

Cassin's Kingbird has been recorded at 164 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 4 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Frank G. Bonelli RP/Puddingstone Reservoir and vicinityUnited States6,715 records
  2. IRWD San Joaquin Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary, IrvineUnited States6,264 records
  3. Anza Trail – TubacUnited States5,866 records
More places
  1. Paton Center for HummingbirdsUnited States5,007 records
  2. Madrona MarshUnited States4,866 records
  3. Willcox – Lake Cochise and Twin Lakes Golf CourseUnited States4,854 records
  4. Sepulveda Basin – East of Woodley AveUnited States4,476 records
  5. Mile Square Regional Park, Fountain ValleyUnited States4,171 records
  6. Lake Los Carneros ParkUnited States3,681 records
  7. Canoa Ranch Conservation ParkUnited States3,616 records

Countries and regions with the most records

United StatesMexicoCanadaHonduras

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

Cassin's kingbird (Tyrannus vociferans) is a large tyrant flycatcher native to western North America. The name of this bird commemorates the American ornithologist John Cassin.

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Questions

How big is the Cassin's Kingbird?

The Cassin's Kingbird weighs around 46 g.

Where does the Cassin's Kingbird live?

Its breeding range: North America, Middle America: southern USA to Belize. It is most often recorded in United States, Mexico and Canada.

When is the best time to see the Cassin's Kingbird?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in April and May (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Cassin's Kingbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Cassin's Kingbird as Least Concern.

What does the Cassin's Kingbird eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Cassin's Kingbird in?

It belongs to the family Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (Tyrannidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
46 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Migratory
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
129 mm
Tail
97 mm
Bill
24 mm
Tarsus
20 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

North America, Middle America: southern USA to Belize

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Genus
Tyrannus

Other birds in the genus Tyrannus

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Cassin's Kingbird

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