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Common Name:Kingbird, Cassin's
Scientific Name:Tyrannus vociferans
Family:Tyrannidae (Flycatchers)
Area:Santee Lakes - Santee, California
Date:December 11, 2010

Cassin's Kingbird has a darker head with more contrast in white chin than the Western Kingbird. It is also slightly larger and has a larger bill.

Reference:Kaufman Field Guide to Birds of North America by Kaufman