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Western Kingbird - Tyrannus verticalis

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Global Rank: G5
State Rank: S5B

Agency Status
USFWS: none
USFS: none
BLM: none
CFWCS Tier: 3
PIF: none





 

General Description
See Kaufman (1992, Am. Birds 46:323-326) for information on identification.

Distribution
Montana Range




Observations in Montana: 2111

Montana Counties
Beaverhead, Big Horn, Blaine, Broadwater, Carbon, Carter, Cascade, Chouteau, Custer, Daniels, Dawson, Deer Lodge, Fallon, Fergus, Flathead, Gallatin, Garfield, Glacier, Golden Valley, Granite, Hill, Jefferson, Judith Basin, Lake, Lewis and Clark, Liberty, Lincoln, Madison, McCone, Meagher, Missoula, Musselshell, Park, Petroleum, Phillips, Pondera, Powder River, Powell, Prairie, Ravalli, Richland, Roosevelt, Rosebud, Sanders, Sheridan, Silver Bow, Stillwater, Sweet Grass, Teton, Toole, Treasure, Valley, Wheatland, Wibaux, Yellowstone



Migration
Normal migration periods in the Bozeman area are from May 22 to May 30 and August 10 to 30.

Reproductive Characteristics
Near Fortine, egg dates are from June 26 to July 10. They nest from mid-June to late July statewide.

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Citation for data on this website:
Western Kingbird — Tyrannus verticalis.  Montana Field Guide.  Retrieved on July 4, 2009, from http://FieldGuide.mt.gov/detail_ABPAE52050.aspx
 
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