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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

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This Scissor-tailed Flycatcher posed nicely for a handful of photos.

Description

An overall gray body with salmon-colored flanks and dark gray wings. This striking flycatcher has a long black and white tail that opens up into a magnificent scissor shape during flight.


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First observation

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04/06/2018

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San Antonio, Texas

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Male
Female
Unknown
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Experiences & anecdotes

5/22/22 - I love this bird. I see it often during this time of year. It loves to perch on powerlines and survey fields and passersby. I recently saw nests of this bird at a local park. Shortly after this discovery, an intense storm occurred and I believe it wiped out the unsheltered nest (seen in the final photo below). Last week we discovered another nest, this time at a local pond, this one looked much more ready to withstand inclement weather.


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Photographs

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This Scissor-tailed Flycatcher nest I discovered.


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A great example of the varying tail lengths due to age.


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A mid-air view of the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher in flight

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This one perched on the tree support stake in my front yard.

Audio recordings

  • ML512356811- 0:14
    • Listen to the song of the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher. Their song serves as a nice ambient sound when Iā€™m on the search for less conspicuous birds.

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