Tyrannus tyrannus tyrannus

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Tyrannus_tyrannus
gptkbp:adult_plumage brown and streaked
grayish above, white below
gptkbp:appearance distinctive black cap
gptkbp:behavior aggressive towards intruders
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:calls_for sharp and loud
gptkbp:clutch_size 3-6 eggs
gptkbp:color black and white
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Eastern_Kingbird
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of freedom
gptkbp:diet insects
gptkbp:egg_color white with brown spots
gptkbp:family gptkb:Tyrannidae
gptkbp:fledging_period 16-22 days
gptkbp:foraging_behavior aerial forager
gptkbp:genus Tyrannus
gptkbp:habitat open areas
Canada to southern USA
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tyrannus tyrannus tyrannus
gptkbp:impact adaptable to urban areas
gptkbp:incubation_period 14-16 days
gptkbp:length 20-23 cm
gptkbp:migration migratory
late summer to fall
south for winter
gptkbp:nesting variable
trees or shrubs
cup-shaped nests
gptkbp:order gptkb:Passeriformes
gptkbp:pests gptkb:cowbirds
gptkbp:predators hawks
gptkbp:range gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Tyrannus_verticalis
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:soundtrack melodic and varied
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Tyrannus_tyrannus_tyrannus
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends nesting territory
gptkbp:weight 30-50 g
gptkbp:wingspan 30-35 cm
gptkbp:wintering_range southern USA to Central America