The Vermilion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus) is a small passerine commonly found in open areas of southern Texas. we found this wonderful male in Los Fresnos in the pastureland. This species prefers pastureland, fence lines, and scattered shrubs where it can perch and scan for insects. Males are bright red with dark brown wings and tail,…
This Cattle Tyrant is far from home, surprising birders with a rare appearance in Corpus Christi, TX. He spends much of his time looking for insects in a very specific couple of blocks downtown. A favorite spot is the restaurant patio at Water Street Oyster Bar. This turned out to be a happy coincidence as…
An Eastern Kingbird is observed near Neskonlith traditional land in open farmland above the South Thompson River. One individual perches on a barbed-wire fence bordering irrigated fields. This species typically selects exposed perches for aerial foraging where the bird makes repeated short flights to capture flying insects. Prey taken on the wing are often flies…
Rare bird found, Taiga Flycatcher in Vancouver by Ethan Moon. The Taiga Flycatcher is a rare migratory bird from northern Eurasia with Old World flycatcher lineage. It breeds across eastern Russia, Siberia, and Mongolia in boreal taiga forests. In winter it migrates to South and Southeast Asia, including China, Thailand, and Vietnam. Breeding males show…
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