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Tropical Kingbird

Tyrannus melancholicus

Photo by LuisStevens
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Description:

Although a widespread bird and a seemingly typical kingbird, the Tropical Kingbird is among the most specialized of flycatchers. It forages almost exclusively by sallying after large flying insects.

Habitat:

Open country with scattered trees, urban areas, mangrove forests, cactus forests.

Reference Links:

Tropical Kingbird, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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