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Tropical Kingbird

Tyrannus melancholicus

Description:

Although a widespread bird and a seemingly typical kingbird, the Tropical Kingbird is among the most specialized of flycatchers. It forages almost exclusively by sallying after large flying insects.

Habitat:

Open country with scattered trees, urban areas, mangrove forests, cactus forests.

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2 Comments

LuisStevens
LuisStevens 8 years ago

Thank you beaker98

beaker98
beaker98 8 years ago

Great photos Luis!

LuisStevens
Spotted by
LuisStevens

Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico

Spotted on Dec 27, 2015
Submitted on Feb 23, 2016

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