Western Kingbird

Tyrannus verticalis

The Western Kingbird is a medium-sized tyrant flycatcher found in western North America. It has a distinctive yellow belly and white outer tail feathers. This bird is known for its aggressive behavior, often attacking larger birds that come too close to its nesting territory. Western Kingbirds can be found in open habitats such as grasslands, agricultural fields, and urban areas. They are skilled aerial hunters, catching insects in flight. Their conservation status is of Least Concern according to the IUCN, as they have a large and stable population.

Habitat: Open habitats such as grasslands, agricultural fields, and urban areas

Western Kingbird
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Tours where you can spot this bird

Van Scoy Lakes Birding Tour – 6 hours with fascinating woodland and water birds
Van Scoy Lakes Birding Tour – 6 hours with fascinating woodland and water birds
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 6h

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From 490.00 CAD
Redberry Lake Bird Sanctuary Tour – 8 hours with fascinating woodland and water birds
Redberry Lake Bird Sanctuary Tour – 8 hours with fascinating woodland and water birds
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 8h

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From 390.00 CAD
Radisson Lake Birding Tour – 4 great hours with water and grassland birds
Radisson Lake Birding Tour – 4 great hours with water and grassland birds
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 4h

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From 290.00 CAD
Cypress Hills Tours from Saskatoon and Maple Creek: 3 options for birding Saskatchewan’s great southwest
Cypress Hills Tours from Saskatoon and Maple Creek: 3 options for birding Saskatchewan’s great southwest
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 8 days | 0h

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From 4980.00 CAD
Buffalo Pound Park 2026 – Great Birding Day Tour from Moose Jaw, Regina, Swift Current or Saskatoon
Buffalo Pound Park 2026 – Great Birding Day Tour from Moose Jaw, Regina, Swift Current or Saskatoon
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 1 day | 0h

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From 590.00 CAD
Prairie Grasslands Birding Tour
Prairie Grasslands Birding Tour
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 14 days | 0h

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From 890.00 CAD
Goose Lake Birding Tour and Goose Lake Bird Photography Tour – 2 great options
Goose Lake Birding Tour and Goose Lake Bird Photography Tour – 2 great options
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 60 days | 0h

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

From 290.00 CAD