Couch's Kingbird

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Tropical_Kingbird
gptkbp:adult_plumage acquired after first year
more brown and less distinct
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gray with white edges
gptkbp:behavior aggressive towards intruders
often seen alone or in pairs
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:calls_for loud and distinctive
gptkbp:clutch_size 3-5 eggs
gptkbp:color strong and straight
gray and yellow
gray upperparts and yellow underparts
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Couch's_Kingbird
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance not widely recognized
gptkbp:diet insects
gptkbp:egg_color white with brown spots
gptkbp:environmental_impact potential range shifts
gptkbp:eye_color dark
gptkbp:family gptkb:Tyrannidae
gptkbp:first_described_by 1839
gptkbp:first_flight strong and direct
gptkbp:fledging_period 18-21 days
gptkbp:foraging_behavior sallying from perches
gptkbp:genus Tyrannus
gptkbp:habitat open areas
open fields and edges
southern U. S. and Mexico
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Couch's Kingbird
gptkbp:incubation_period 14-16 days
gptkbp:length 20-23 cm
gptkbp:mating_system monogamous
displays and calls
gptkbp:migration irregular
partial migrant
gptkbp:nesting small to medium
trees
twigs and grasses
in trees or shrubs
gptkbp:predators hawks
grasshoppers
gptkbp:range southern United States to Central America
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Western_Kingbird
gptkbp:scientific_name Tyrannus couchii
gptkbp:species Tyrannus couchii
gptkbp:status studied for behavior and ecology
gptkbp:subspecies none known
gptkbp:tail_type long and forked
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends nesting area
gptkbp:vocalization varied calls
gptkbp:weight 30-40 g
gptkbp:wildlife gptkb:metropolitan_area
gptkbp:wingspan 30-35 cm
gptkbp:wintering_range gptkb:Central_America