Definition

1. Noun:
   • A species of kingbird: The eastern kingbird is a specific type of kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus) that breeds in North America and migrates to spend the winter in tropical America.
   • Distinctive physical feature: It is characterized by a conspicuous white band at the tip of its otherwise dark tail.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • We spotted an eastern kingbird perched on the fence, its white-tipped tail clearly visible.
  • The eastern kingbird is known for its aggressive defense of its nest against much larger birds.
  • During summer, eastern kingbirds are common across fields and open areas in eastern North America.

Advanced Usage

• In ornithological context: The term is used precisely to identify this specific species within the Tyrannidae family.
  • The study compared the migratory patterns of the eastern kingbird with other Tyrannus species.

Variants and Related Words

• Kingbird (n): The common name for birds of the genus , known for their assertive behavior. The eastern kingbird is one species within this group.
• Tyrant flycatcher (n): The broader family name (Tyrannidae) to which kingbirds, including the eastern kingbird, belong.

Synonyms

• Tyrannus tyrannus: The scientific binomial name for the eastern kingbird.

Related Phrases

• No specific phrasal verbs or idioms are commonly associated with this ornithological term.

Noun

1. a kingbird that breeds in North America and winters in tropical America; distinguished by a white band on the tip of the tail