About the Thick-billed Kingbird
The thick-billed kingbird is a large member of the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in the southwestern United States, Mexico, and Guatemala.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Tyrannus crassirostris |
| Species Codes | thbkin, TBKI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Thick-billed Kingbird belong to?
The Thick-billed Kingbird (Tyrannus crassirostris) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Thick-billed Kingbird?
The thick-billed kingbird is a large member of the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in the southwestern United States, Mexico, and Guatemala....
Where can I report a Thick-billed Kingbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Thick-billed Kingbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code thbkin, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Tyrant Flycatchers 442 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
442
Species in Family
3,571
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