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Tropical King Bird

Tyrannus melancholics

Description:

The Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus) is a large tyrant flycatcher. An adult Tropical Kingbird is 22 cm long and weighs 39 g.

Habitat:

It breeds in open woodland with some tall trees, including cultivation and around human habitation. Tropical rainforest, 500 ft. Last photo shows the habitat. I saw it on the trees at the back of the pond.

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pamsai
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pamsai

San José, San José, Costa Rica

Spotted on May 4, 2015
Submitted on May 24, 2015

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