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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Tyrannus forficatus

Photo by AshleyT
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Field Notes

Description:

Spotting #500 :) Adults are light gray overall with dark wings, and a very long, forked tail that spreads in flight.

Habitat:

They are found in open, shrubby habitat with scattered trees. They occur in south-central North America and into Central America.

Reference Links:

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

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Comments (9)
AshleyT
Thanks Claire, Braulio, Alice, and Nuwan!
ceherzog
Keep up the good work Ashley!
AshleyT
Thanks Gator, J, and Antonio :)
AntónioGinjaGinja
Ashley my friend ,beautiful series to your 500 spotting :-)i love the tail,it's the first time i actualy saw one bird of this species.very cool,congrats again and thanks for sharing such a awesome and interesting spotting page
Jacob Gorneau
Lovely! I really like those tails! Congratulations on 500 spottings and what a beautiful bird to mark the occasion!

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PublishedMarch 23, 2013

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