This Eastern Kingbird (
Tyrannus tyrannus) belongs to the same genus as the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, but is more widespread. They breed mostly in the eastern US and spend the winter in the western Amazon basin. The Kingbirds are monogamous and aggressive during breeding season. More male chicks survive than females, which skews the ratio of male:female adults come breeding season. These birds love the open fields and are great at helping to control insects. You can always tell this bird by the white stripe at the end of his tail. Their numbers are still good, but are protected under the US Migratory Bird Act. These Kingbird photos were taken at Caddo Valley and below the dike off HWY #7.
This Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus) belongs to the same genus as the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, but is more widespread. They breed mostly in the eastern US and spend the winter in the western Amazon basin. The Kingbirds are monogamous and aggressive during breeding season. More male chicks survive than females, which skews the ratio of male:female adults come breeding season. These birds love the open fields and are great at helping to control insects. You can always tell this bird by the white stripe at the end of his tail. Their numbers are still good, but are protected under the US Migratory Bird Act. These Kingbird photos were taken at Caddo Valley and below the dike off HWY #7. 
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