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Tropical Kingbird

Tyrannus melancholicus

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Field Notes

Notes:

Is it a Tropical Kingbird, Tyrannus melancholicus? The trees are full of this cute birds, medium size, right now, most of them fly in couples, they chase away Tucans, Oropendulas, Falcons etc....defending their young in the huge tree on the field, across my House.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
Mona Pirih
Lovely picture.. Yes it's a Tropical Kingbird, is a large tyrant flycatcher.

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Birds of the World
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Paso Pacifico Survey
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Birds of Panama and Costa Rica
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PublishedJune 3, 2013

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