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Fork-tailed Flycatcher

Tyrannus savana

Classification

Class
Aves

The fork-tailed flycatcher (Tyrannus savana) is a passerine bird of the tyrant flycatcher family and is a member of a genus typically referred to as kingbirds. Named for the long, forked tail, particularly in males, fork-tailed flycatchers are seen in shrubland, savanna, lightly forested and grassland areas, from southern Mexico to Argentina. They are frequently observed on conspicuous perches whence they sally after insect prey.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Brazil · 47,382Peru · 1,493