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Vermilion Flycatcher

Pyrocephalus rubinus

Photo by LuisStevens
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Field Notes

Description:

It perches conspicuously, making periodic flights to nab insect prey. This one looks like a immature becoming a mature Vermilion Flycatcher.

Habitat:

Scrub, desert, cultivated lands, and riparian woodlands.

Reference Links:

Vermilion Flycatcher, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithol…

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Comments (6)
LuisStevens
Thank you Ashley. It was visiting my garden every day, a real treat.
AshleyT
Great series, Luis! These are one of my favorite birds, and this immature guy is so pretty! I haven't seen one like this before, must have been a real treat :)
LuisStevens
Thank you godinc.gi, Christine Y, gracias Tiz.
Tiz
Muito bonito fotografias Sr. Luis :) / Tina

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PublishedJune 8, 2013

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