Giant Kingbird © flickr.com

Vagrant to Mexico.

Closest relatives of genus may be Empidonomus and Tyrannopsis. Recent molecular-sequence data indicate present genus is monophyletic and sister-group to clade that includes Empidonomus and Griseotyrannus. There are two main clades within genus, loosely corresponding to "tropical species assemblage" and combination of "W" and "E" species groups of earlier authors, but with some exceptions. Probably closest to Loggerhead Kingbird (Tyrannus caudifasciatus) but further study is required.

Similar Species
Loggerhead Kingbird (Tyrannus caudifasciatus) which is smaller (especially bill), darker crown and white tail-band. Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus) which is slighter with much smaller bill, paler crown and white tail-band.


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