Eastern kingbird Tyrannus tyrannus

Identification Tips:

• Large head
• Often feeds by flying out to catch insects and then returning to the same perch
• Often perches in an exposed location, for example, the very top of a tree or on a fence
• Frequents open habitats: agricultural areas and streams

Adult:

• Black tail with white terminal band
• Blackish upperparts
• Whitish underparts
• Red crown patch rarely visible

Juvenile:

• Upperparts browner than adult

Similar species:

The Eastern Kingbird is easily told from other similar kingbirds by its white terminal tail band and black and white plumage. Waxwings have yellow terminal tail bands.