Birds of the Upper Cumberland Region: Species Accounts

Western Kingbird (Tyrannus verticalis)

Abundance:  Occasional (2 records in 2 Tennessee counties, each involving a single individual).

Status: Transient during fall.

Regional High Count: 3 (10 October 1969; Clay County, Tennessee (Roy T. Hinds); sight records.

Information on Records: 

9/10/11/16 October 1969 (2/3/2/2) Lillydale, Clay County, Tennessee (Roy T. Hinds; Parmer 1969d).

6 September 1990 (1) Hidden Cove Rd., Putnam County, Tennessee (Stephen J. Stedman; Stedman 1993).

YardWatch Results 2003 and 2004: No registrations.

Extreme Dates: 

    Spring: No records.

    Fall: 6 September 1990 (1; Putnam County, Tennessee; Stephen J. Stedman)-16 October 1969 (2; Clay County, Tennessee; Roy T. Hinds).

Habitat: Open areas with an assortment of perches providing unobstructed viewing for 20-30 meters; perches on transmission lines and fence wires, as well as natural objects.

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Counties with Observations (boldfaced):

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