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Great Crested Flycatcher

Myiarchus crinitus

Description:

Bright yellow belly. Cinnamon rufous in wings and tail. Pale wingbars.

Habitat:

Deciduous forests and suburban areas

Notes:

The only eastern flycatcher that nests in cavities, it often includes snakeskin in the nest lining.

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2 Comments

CoastalJHawk
CoastalJHawk 11 years ago

You are so right. I'm always surprised to what shots work once I download them.

Ashish Nimkar
Ashish Nimkar 11 years ago

Flight shot is also nice..get idea of plumage.. these tiny birds are really a challenge...

CoastalJHawk
Spotted by
CoastalJHawk

Georgia, USA

Spotted on Apr 15, 2012
Submitted on May 20, 2012

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