diff --git a/ingest/build-configs/ncbi/defaults/host-map.tsv b/ingest/build-configs/ncbi/defaults/host-map.tsv
index 7a2a90d..2bc006d 100644
--- a/ingest/build-configs/ncbi/defaults/host-map.tsv
+++ b/ingest/build-configs/ncbi/defaults/host-map.tsv
@@ -83,5 +83,6 @@ turkey vulture	Avian
 Vicugna pacos	Nonhuman Mammal
 Vulpes vulpes	Nonhuman Mammal
 western gull	Avian
+western kingbird	Avian
 western sandpiper	Avian
 Wild-Bird	Avian