Fork-tailed Flycatcher
Fork-tailed Flycatcher
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The Fork-tailed Flycatcher is a widespread and unmistakable tyrant flycatcher of Central and South America, characterized by its exceptionally long, forked tail. It is a graceful aerial hunter.
Where to spot
Widespread across Central America (from southern Mexico) and most of South America, extending to Argentina. It inhabits open grasslands, savannas, agricultural fields, and wetlands with scattered trees. Some populations are migratory.
How to spot
Look for its black cap, white cheeks, grey back, and brilliant white underparts, but most notably, its extremely long, deeply forked black tail, which is even longer in males during breeding season. Often perches conspicuously on wires, fences, or tall plants.
When to spot
Resident year-round in tropical parts of its range. Southern populations are highly migratory, breeding in the austral summer and wintering north to the Amazon and Central America.
Where to spot
Widespread across Central America (from southern Mexico) and most of South America, extending to Argentina. It inhabits open grasslands, savannas, agricultural fields, and wetlands with scattered trees. Some populations are migratory.
How to spot
Look for its black cap, white cheeks, grey back, and brilliant white underparts, but most notably, its extremely long, deeply forked black tail, which is even longer in males during breeding season. Often perches conspicuously on wires, fences, or tall plants.
When to spot
Resident year-round in tropical parts of its range. Southern populations are highly migratory, breeding in the austral summer and wintering north to the Amazon and Central America.
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Like its North American cousin, the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, this species uses its remarkably long tail in impressive aerial displays during courtship and territorial defense.
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