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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Tyrannus forficatus

Description:

Spotting #500 :) Adults are light gray overall with dark wings, and a very long, forked tail that spreads in flight.

Habitat:

They are found in open, shrubby habitat with scattered trees. They occur in south-central North America and into Central America.

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9 Comments

AshleyT
AshleyT 11 years ago

Thanks Claire, Braulio, Alice, and Nuwan!

NuwanChathuranga
NuwanChathuranga 11 years ago

beautiful bird & pics!

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 11 years ago

Stunning Series!

Braulio Rivas Tapia
Braulio Rivas Tapia 11 years ago

Congrats Ashley!
Such a long tail!

ceherzog
ceherzog 11 years ago

Keep up the good work Ashley!

AshleyT
AshleyT 11 years ago

Thanks Gator, J, and Antonio :)

Ashley my friend ,beautiful series to your 500 spotting :-)i love the tail,it's the first time i actualy saw one bird of this species.very cool,congrats again and thanks for sharing such a awesome and interesting spotting page

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago

Lovely! I really like those tails! Congratulations on 500 spottings and what a beautiful bird to mark the occasion!

gatorfellows
gatorfellows 11 years ago

Nice #500 Congrats :)

AshleyT
Spotted by
AshleyT

Port Isabel, Texas, USA

Spotted on Mar 11, 2013
Submitted on Mar 23, 2013

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