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Great Kiskadee – Arenal Observatory Lodge, CR
ByMichael Klotz July 1, 2026July 1, 2026

A Great Kiskadee perched in the open at Arenal Observatory Lodge, where forest edges and clearings provide perfect hunting grounds for this widespread flycatcher. The bold black-and-white head pattern, bright yellow belly, and rich chestnut wings make it one of Costa Rica’s easiest birds to identify. The Great Kiskadees is an opportunistic hunters, catching insects…

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Tropical Kingbird – Zulu Surf Hotel, CR
ByMichael Klotz June 27, 2026June 27, 2026

The Tropical Kingbird is one of Tamarindo’s most familiar flycatchers, and we watched this individual was calling from an exposed perch outside the Zulu Surf Hotel. Loud, rolling calls help pairs stay in contact while defending their breeding territory, and this bird appeared determined to get its mate’s attention. Look for the gray head, olive-green…

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Tropical Kingbird – Tamarindo, CR
ByMichael Klotz June 22, 2026June 22, 2026

This Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus) was seen from the upper patio of the Zulu Surf Hotel in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. The bird would make short flights using the exposed perches to hunt insects. This species can be identified by its bright yellow belly, gray head, heavier bill, and deeply notched tail. This tail helps separate…

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Western Kingbird – Neskonlith, BC
ByMichael Klotz May 22, 2026May 22, 2026

A Western Kingbird was flycatching along the road from Chase to Kamloops. This is a place where open grasslands, fence lines, and scattered shrubs created ideal habitat for this flycatcher. The pale gray head, clean white throat, olive-brown back, and bright yellow belly stood out clearly. Western Kingbirds are often confused with Tropical Kingbirds. Where…

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Great Kiskadee – Salineno, TX
ByMichael Klotz May 2, 2026May 2, 2026

The Great Kiskadee is a bold, medium-sized flycatcher often found near water, open woods, and towns from Texas to Argentina. You can easily recognize it by its bright yellow belly, rust-colored wings, and striking black-and-white head pattern. The bird’s clear call—often described as sounding like its name—makes it one of the more noticeable voices in…

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Vermilion Flycatcher – Los Fresnos, TX
ByMichael Klotz April 5, 2026April 15, 2026

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,…

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Cattle Tyrant in Galveston TX
ByMichael Klotz February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

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…

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Eastern Kingbird on Neskonlith
ByMichael Klotz February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

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…

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Taiga Flycatcher in Sunset Park Vancouver, BC
ByMichael Klotz December 30, 2025December 30, 2025

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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