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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Tyrannus forficatus

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Field Notes

Description:

This bird is very common in TX and is easy to spot.

Habitat:

Saltgrass fields near the ponds in the Galveston Island State Park, TX

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Comments (3)
Scott Frazier
We have these in SW Missouri too! I always get a charge seeing them!
Liam
Wonderful shot!

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2011 Best Wildlife Photo
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PublishedSeptember 5, 2011

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