Giant Kingbird
A species of Kingbirds Scientific name : Tyrannus cubensis Genus : Kingbirds
Giant Kingbird, A species of Kingbirds
Botanical name: Tyrannus cubensis
Genus: Kingbirds
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Description
Photo By Don Roberson 
Description
The giant kingbird (Tyrannus cubensis) is a species of bird in the tyrant flycatcher family Tyrannidae. It is endemic to Cuba, although there are historical records of it on other islands. The species is probably mostly closely related to the loggerhead kingbird, which also occurs in Cuba as well as several other nearby Caribbean islands. This species averages 23 cm (9 in) long. Despite their name, this species (though large) is not the largest tyrant flycatcher nor even the largest kingbird, since the thick-billed kingbird is slightly bigger. The giant kingbird is found in tall lowland forest. In particular it favours pine forests and the wooded borders of waterways. It is also found in mixed pine barrens, open woodlands, swamps and savanna. It has also been seen in cloud forest. It is threatened by habitat loss. 
Size
26 cm
Feeding Habits
Giant Kingbird mainly feeds on large flying insects, diversifying its diet with fruits during the dry season. It also preys on lizards and occasionally consumes the young of other birds. Its foraging methods involve active pursuit and opportunistic hunting.
Habitat
The giant Kingbird predominantly resides in tall lowland forests, which often include pine forests, and they favor wooded borders around rivers and swamps. They are also known to inhabit mixed pine and hardwood barrens, open woodlands with tall trees, swamp areas, and dry savannas dotted with Ceiba trees. Typically, giant Kingbird can be found up to 400 meters in elevation, including in cloud forests on serpentine soils and along riparian corridors lined with coconut palms and other large trees that provide exposed perches for foraging, particularly in the dry season.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Photo By Don Roberson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Genus
Kingbirds Species
Giant Kingbird 
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