Gray Kingbird (Noun)
Meaning
A kingbird that breeds in the southeastern United States and winters in tropical America; similar to but larger than the eastern kingbird.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The gray kingbird's migratory pattern is closely tied to the availability of food in its habitats.
- In tropical America, the gray kingbird often occupies the upper canopy of forests, feeding on insects and fruits.
- Researchers studying the gray kingbird's breeding habits found that pairs are usually monogamous and defend a large territory.
- Gray kingbirds typically return to the southeastern United States in late spring, just before the start of the breeding season.
- A notable difference between the gray kingbird and its eastern counterpart is its larger size and slightly longer bill.