Giant Kingbird
NameGiant Kingbird
Common NameGiant Kingbird
Scientific NameTyrannus cubensis
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)41
Length (cm)25
Weight (g)70
Plumage DetailsAdults have a dark gray to blackish head, dark gray back, and dark wings and tail. The throat is white, transitioning to a pale gray chest and white belly. There is often a concealed orange crown patch.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of harsh, chattering notes, often described as 'chur-chur-chur' or 'kip-kip-kip', and a distinctive 'twee-twee-twee' call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to Cuba, including the main island and the Isle of Youth, primarily found in open woodlands, forest edges, and clearings.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size for a kingbird, Dark gray to blackish head, Dark gray back, White throat and underparts, Conspicuous perching behavior
Description
The Giant Kingbird is a large tyrant flycatcher with a dark head and back, contrasting with a white throat and underparts. It typically perches conspicuously on branches, sallying out to catch insects in flight.
