CLASS AVES

• Animals (Kingdom Animalia)

• Chordates (Phylum Chordata)

• Vertebrates (Subphylum Vertebrata)

• Birds (Class Aves)

Tropical Kingbird

The Tropical Kingbird can be found in a variety of semi-open habitats, including farmland, savannahs, open woodlands, and even suburban areas. It feeds on insects and spiders, but has also been known to eat fruits and berries. It is one of the best-known birds throughout its range because it tends to perch in open view, such as on wires, even in the heat of the day. A gray-headed bird with bright yellow underparts and a pale gray-green back. It has a whitish throat and dark gray-brown wings and tail. It has a big head and a heavy, long bill. It has pointed but broad wings, and its medium-length tail shows a shallow notch in the center.