Pitangus sulphuratus texanus

(van Rossem, 1940)

Vernacular names
English : Great kiskadee
French : Tyran quiquivi

Classification
Class : Aves
Order : Passeriformes
Family : Tyrannidae
Notes : 9 other subspecies known

Identification
Adults can grow to 23 cm in length for a weight of 75 g. Black head with white band from forehead to nape and yellow spot on crown, white throat. Bright yellow breast and belly. Dark brown wings with light brown edging on wing coverts.

Range and habitat
This subspecies is found in extreme south Texas and east Mexico. Species occurs from Central America to central Argentina. Lives in grasslands, cultivated areas, urban parks, forest edges, to 1600 m.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : LEAST CONCERN
CITES : Not Listed
Status : The species is common to abundant in many parts of its range. It has benefited from humane activities such as clearing of forests.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

Observation

 

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