Great Kiskadee

Pitangus sulphuratus

GKIS

Order: Passeriformes | Family: Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
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Bird Description

Locally common in woodland in s. TX, particularly near water. A flycatcher that also eats fish. Often sits on open perches. The life of the party, giving loud and noisy ‘kis-ka-dee.’ ID: Large and blocky with a big head and short tail. Bold head pattern, bright yellow underparts with bright rufous wings, particularly striking in flight. Juv: similar to adult with dull crown and more extensive rufous in upperparts.

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