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Great Kiskadee

Pitangus sulphuratus

Description:

The Great Kiskadee (Pitangus sulphuratus) is a passerine bird. Adult Great Kiskadees are one of the largest of the tyrant flycatchers. They can measure from 21 to 27 cm (8.3 to 11 in) in length and weigh 52 to 68 g (1.8 to 2.4 oz).

Habitat:

Seen in a garden near Arenal Volcano. It breeds in open woodland with some tall trees, including cultivation and around human habitation

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3 Comments

pamsai
pamsai 10 years ago

thanks Ashley and venusflytrap11 for the ID...

Caleb Steindel
Caleb Steindel 10 years ago

i agree with ashley

AshleyT
AshleyT 10 years ago

I believe this is a Great Kiskadee, the brown instead of black on the top of the head is throwing me off. Might just be variation within the species though.

pamsai
Spotted by
pamsai

Alajuela, Costa Rica

Spotted on Jul 31, 2013
Submitted on Dec 11, 2013

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