About the Great Kiskadee
The great kiskadee is a passerine bird in the tyrant flycatcher family Tyrannidae. It is the only member of the genus Pitangus. It breeds in open woodland with some tall trees, including cultivation and around human habitation. It is found from the extreme southern United States south to Argentina. It was introduced to Bermuda in 1957, and to Tobago in about 1970.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Pitangus sulphuratus |
| Species Codes | grekis, GKIS, GRKI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Great Kiskadee belong to?
The Great Kiskadee (Pitangus sulphuratus) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Great Kiskadee?
The great kiskadee is a passerine bird in the tyrant flycatcher family Tyrannidae. It is the only member of the genus Pitangus. It breeds in open woodland with some tall trees, including cultivation and around human habitation. It is found from the extreme southern United States south to Argentina. ...
Where can I report a Great Kiskadee sighting?
You can log sightings of Great Kiskadee on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grekis, or on iNaturalist.
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