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Tropical Kingbird

Tyrannus melancholicus

Photo by Jellis
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Similar to the Western, though it lacks the outer white tail feathers. It's bill is longer and thicker. More yellow on breast and belly.

Habitat:

This one was spotted near willows and reeds. Flycatching over a pond.

Notes:

Continues to return every year to the same spot

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