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Definitions for kingbird
ˈkɪŋˌbɜrdking·bird
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Princeton's WordNet
kingbird, Tyrannus tyrannusnoun
large American flycatcher
Wiktionary
kingbirdnoun
A group of large insectivorous passerine birds of the genus Tyrannus
Wikipedia
Kingbird
Tyrannus is a genus of small passerine birds of the tyrant flycatcher family native to the Americas. The majority are named as kingbirds.
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kingbird
A kingbird is a type of bird belonging to the tyrant flycatcher family. These birds are native to the Americas and are known for their aggressive behavior, particularly towards larger birds that they perceive as threats. They are usually medium-sized, with pointed wings and long, forked tails. Kingbirds are often seen in open habitats and feed mainly on insects.
Webster Dictionary
Kingbirdnoun
a small American bird (Tyrannus tyrannus, or T. Carolinensis), noted for its courage in attacking larger birds, even hawks and eagles, especially when they approach its nest in the breeding season. It is a typical tyrant flycatcher, taking various insects upon the wing. It is dark ash above, and blackish on the head and tail. The quills and wing coverts are whitish at the edges. It is white beneath, with a white terminal band on the tail. The feathers on the head of the adults show a bright orange basal spot when erected. Called also bee bird, and bee martin. Several Southern and Western species of Tyrannus are also called king birds
Kingbirdnoun
the king tody. See under King
Wikidata
Kingbird
The genus Tyrannus is a group of large insect-eating birds in the tyrant flycatcher family Tyrannidae. The majority are named as kingbirds. They prefer semi-open or open areas. These birds wait on an exposed perch and then catch insects in flight. They have long pointed wings and large broad bills. These birds tend to defend their breeding territories aggressively, often chasing away much larger birds. The genus name means "tyrant".
Surnames Frequency by Census Records
KINGBIRD
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Kingbird is ranked #44957 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
The Kingbird surname appeared 477 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Kingbird.
87.6% or 418 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.
5.4% or 26 total occurrences were of two or more races.
3.5% or 17 total occurrences were White.
2.9% or 14 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of kingbird in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of kingbird in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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- KingbirdGerman
- chʼiyíítʼogiiNavajo, Navaho
- wiindigoo-bineshiinhOjibwe, Ojibwa
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