| Common Name: | Kingbird, Western | | Scientific Name: | Tyrannus verticalis | | Family: | Tyrannidae (Flycatchers) | | Area: | Elkton, Oregon | | Date: | May 8, 2013 | 
Western Kingbirds are one of larger birds in the Flycatcher Family. The bright yellow abdomen is usually the first clue of a Kingbird, but it is important to look a little closer for the black tail with the narrow white outer edge in separating this bird from similar looking flycatchers. | 
Denman Wildlife Area - White City, Oregon - - - June 13, 2011 | 
Elkton, Oregon - - - May 26, 2012 | 
Mehl Creek Rd - Elkton, OR - - - May 18, 2013 | | Reference: | Kaufman Field Guide to Birds of North America by Kaufman |
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