Eastern Kingbird

Tyrannus tyrannus

HOW TO IDENTIFY:

* Length: 6.75 inches
* 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.