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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Tyrannus forficatus

Photo by AshleyT
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

One of my favorite birds. They have a gray body, brown wings, orange sides, and a long, forked tail.

Habitat:

On the side of the road in a pasture.

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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

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Comments (2)
AshleyT
Never! But in between the awesome ones are some pretty bad ones haha. Have to keep you on your toes though ;)
ConorSheaWing
When will you ever stop posting awesome spottiings?

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PublishedJuly 12, 2013

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