Order
Passeriformes
Family
Tyrannidae
Genus
Tyrannus
Species
melancholicus
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Location Photographed
Tropical Kiingbird Argentina, Bolivia
Number of Sub-Species
0
Migratory or Resident
Partially migratory
Preferred Habitat
Open forest, forest edges, semi open areas with trees and shrubs.
Distribution and Range
Breeds in Texas and Oklahoma, winters in south eastern South America. Resident throughout northern South America
Food
Insectivorous and catches prey by hawking