Tyrannus forficatus texanus

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Scissor-tailed_Flycatcher
gptkbp:behavior aggressive towards intruders
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:calls_for sharp whistles
gptkbp:class gptkb:Zord
gptkbp:clutch_size 3-5 eggs
gptkbp:color pale gray and white
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Scissor-tailed_Flycatcher
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance gptkb:state_bird_of_Oklahoma
gptkbp:diet insects
gptkbp:egg_color white with speckles
gptkbp:family gptkb:Tyrannidae
gptkbp:fledging_period 14-21 days
gptkbp:foraging_behavior catches insects in flight
gptkbp:genus Tyrannus
gptkbp:habitat open fields
open areas with scattered trees
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tyrannus forficatus texanus
gptkbp:incubation_period 14-16 days
gptkbp:interacts_with often seen near agricultural areas
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:length 30 cm
gptkbp:mating_system monogamous
gptkbp:migration migratory
short to moderate distances
gptkbp:monitors aerial displays during courtship
gptkbp:nesting builds nests in trees
twigs and grasses
high in trees
gptkbp:order gptkb:Passeriformes
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Skrull
gptkbp:predators hawks
grasshoppers
gptkbp:range gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Tyrannus_forficatus
gptkbp:reproduction lays 3-5 eggs
gptkbp:social_structure often seen in pairs
gptkbp:soundtrack varied and melodious
gptkbp:subspecies none known
gptkbp:tail_type long and forked
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends nesting territory
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:type_of_care both parents care for young
gptkbp:weight 50-70 g
gptkbp:wingspan 40-50 cm
gptkbp:wintering_range southern United States to Central America