Loggerhead Kingbird
Tyrannus caudifasciatus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyTyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
- GenusTyrannus (Kingbirds)
- SpeciesTyrannus caudifasciatus (Loggerhead Kingbird)
About the Loggerhead Kingbird
The loggerhead kingbird (Tyrannus caudifasciatus) is a species of sub-oscine passerine bird belonging to the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. This species is found in wooded habitats in the islands of the northern Caribbean, with records of vagrants from Florida.
The loggerhead kingbird was first formally described in 1839 by the French naturalist Alcide d'Orbigny with its type locality given as Cuba. This species is classified within the genus Tyrannus within the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant or New World flycatchers. The Tyrannidae are placed within the parvorder Tyrannides within the order Passeriformes, the perching birds.
The loggerhead kingbird is subdivided into the following subspecies: T. c. caudifasciatus D'Orbigny, 1839 - Cuba T. c. flavescens Parkes, 1963 - Isle of Pines T. c. bahamensis Bryant, 1864 - Grand Bahama, Abaco, Andros and New Providence islands
T. c. caymanensis Nicoll, 1904 - Cayman Islands T. c. jamaicensis Chapman, 1892 - Jamaica T. c. taylori Sclater, 1864 - Puerto Rico and Vieques I. T. c. gabbii Lawrence, 1876 - Hispaniola The Puerto Rican subspecies, T. c. taylori, has been proposed as a separate species, the... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Loggerhead Kingbird in Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park
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Orangequit
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park | 🇯🇲 Jamaica | |
| 2 | Ciénaga de Zapata | 🇨🇺 Cuba | |
| 3 | Jaragua National Park | 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Loggerhead Kingbird in Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park?
About 90% of wildlife watchers report a Loggerhead Kingbird sighting in Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park, based on 833 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Loggerhead Kingbird in Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Loggerhead Kingbird in Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park in our monthly data.