Western Kingbird
Tyrannus verticalis
The western kingbird is a large tyrant flycatcher found throughout western North America, as far south as Mexico. Source
Where it is now
In the last 8 weeks this bird was recorded 3,252 times across 28 areas (each area is a 5 degree square).
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Movement and weather
Each season it is first heard regularly where daytime highs are around 21°C (typically 17 to 26°C, from 25 areas).
Arrival dates
The week it was first heard regularly in each region, after at least six weeks away. Dates differ from south to north, so a region has a range.
| Region | First arrival | Last arrival | Typical peak | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | 23 March 2026 | 25 May 2026 | 1 June 2026 | 25 |
Figures are effort corrected and come from automatic sound identification, which makes mistakes. How this is measured and how it compares with human observers.