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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Tyrannus forficatus

Photo by AshleyT
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Gray body with dark gray wings and orange sides. Adults have long, forked tails that get longer with age.

Habitat:

Grassland.

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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

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PublishedJuly 12, 2013

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