Measurements
Both Sexes
- Length
- 8.3–9.1 in
21–23 cm - Weight
- 1.6 oz
45 g
Other Names
- Tyran de Cassin (French)
- Matrugador chilero, picacuervo, abejero, posera, chituri gritón, chilera, churio, tirano, tiamaría, chalangandina, Tirano gritón (Spanish)
Cool Facts
- The ranges of Cassin’s and Western kingbirds overlap geographically and partially in elevation. Competition between the two species appears to be minimal in nesting and foraging habitats with ample insect prey. Cassin's Kingbird nest success is higher, however, in the absence of Western Kingbirds than where both species are present.
Habitat
Open Woodland
Found in open country with scattered trees or open woodlands.
Food
Insects
Flying insects, some fruit.
Nesting
Nest Placement
Tree
Behavior
Flycatching
Captures most prey by aerial hawking from an elevated perch. Also grabs insects on ground.
Conservation
Least Concern
Populations appear stable.
Credits
- Tweit, R. C., and J. C. Tweit. 2000. Cassin’s Kingbird (Tyrannus vociferans). In The Birds of North America No. 534 (A. Poole and F. Gill, eds.). The Birds of North America, Inc., Philadelphia, PA.