Tyrannus melancholicus

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Tropical_Kingbird
gptkbp:adult_plumage brown and streaked
gray and yellow
gptkbp:behavior aggressive towards intruders
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:calls_for sharp 'pee pee' sound
gptkbp:color yellow belly with gray wings
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Tropical_Kingbird
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:diet insects
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:egg_color 8-10 g
white with brown spots
2.5-3 cm
gptkbp:family gptkb:Tyrannidae
gptkbp:fledging_period 14-21 days
gptkbp:foraging_behavior insectivorous
sallying
gptkbp:genus Tyrannus
gptkbp:habitat open woodlands
open areas
southern United States to South America
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tyrannus melancholicus
gptkbp:incubation_period 14-16 days
gptkbp:is_observed_in common in many areas
gptkbp:length 20-23 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years
gptkbp:mating_system monogamous
gptkbp:migration irregular
partial migrant
gptkbp:nesting 50-70%
in trees or shrubs
cup-shaped nest
grass and twigs
gptkbp:order gptkb:Passeriformes
gptkbp:predators snakes
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Tyrannus_forficatus
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:soundtrack melodic and varied
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Tyrannus_melancholicus_crassirostris
gptkb:Tyrannus_melancholicus_melancholicus
Tyrannus melancholicus vociferans
gptkbp:territory gptkb:battle
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization varied calls
gptkbp:weight 30-50 g
gptkbp:wingspan 30-35 cm