Couch's Kingbird - Region 2

Typical Range

Photo by Ed Wetzel

Couch's Kingbird - Tarrant Co., April 28, 2017

Photo by Mike Cameron

Couch's Kingbird - Collin Co., April 1, 2017. Same bird as below.

Video by M.K. McManus-Muldrow

Couch's Kingbird - Collin Co., March 31, 2017, Same bird as below.

Photo by M.K. McManus-Muldrow

Couch's Kingbird - Collin Co., March 31, 2017

Photo by Mike Wease

Couch's Kingbird - Tarrant Co., October 23, 2015. Bird was identified by call.

Photo by John Kaye

Couch's\Tropical Kingbird -This unusual bird was observed December 18, 2004 on the Dallas Christmas Count. Western Kingbird was discounted leaving the possibility of either Tropical or Couch's Kingbird. Neither bird can be ruled out completely, so the bird remains unidentified as to species. LB Houston Park, Dallas, Co., December 18, 2004,

Photos by Martin Reid

Couch's Kingbird - Tarrant County, September 1, 2001 (Submitted to and accepted by the TBRC)

Couch's Kingbird has not been reported from the study area prior to this sighting. Distinguishing this species from a Tropical Kingbird normally cannot be derived from photographs. Martin, however, clearly reported the vocalization (call) of a Couch's - generally a diagnostic feature. It is the first record for the area.