Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Cassin's Kingbird

This "tyrant" flycatcher is common in our neck of the woods during the summer months. They like to perch on fences, poles, and the occasional tree branch. 

FAMILY: Tyrannidae (Kingbirds are noted for their aggressive and bold behavior and won't hesitate to chase away larger birds from their nesting site).

2/5/07 Cassin's Kingbird (Tyrannus vociferus) perched on a post near the Engelmann Oak above the orchard.

2/5/07 Same guy perched on the Engelmann Oak.

7/28/08 A pair of Cassin's Kingbirds on a Flaxleaf Paperbark trees (Melaleuca linarifolia) next to the pond.

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