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Great Kiskadee
Pitangus sulphuratus
9.98942, -83.0374
Field Notes
Description:
The Great Kiskadee is one of the most common and recognizable birds in Costa Rica. You probably won’t have to look long for this one because it shouts out for attention with its bold behavior, striking plumage and frequent, loud vocalizations. This hefty flycatcher shouts out its name over and over; “Kiskadee! Kiskadee!” from tree tops, telephone poles and the tops of houses. Its bold behavior and looks make the Great Kiskadee easy to identify and fun to watch in Costa Rica.
Habitat:
A noisy, non-forest species, the Great Kiskadee is easy to see in gardens, second growth and other open situations in Costa Rica. It can even be found in the heart of the city. You won’t see it deep inside the forest because the natural habitat for this species is the open vegetation naturally found along rivers and other bodies of water. This type of vegetation is very similar to human-made habitats; something that the the Great Kiskadee has greatly benefited form. The Great Kiskadee in Costa Rica is found in both humid and dry habitats from the lowlands to around 1,500 meters.
Notes:
This particular individual was flying around the boat pier at Moin, only 8 kilometers north of the coastal city of Limón, along Costa Rica's Caribbean Coast. He was interacting with a Solitary Sandpiper and Mangrove Swallows all around.
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