Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Tyrannus forficatus

Order

PASSERIFORMES

Family

Flycatchers (Tyrannidae)

Code 4

STFL

Code 6

TYRFOR

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: All-purpose
Eye Color: Dark brown.
Head Pattern: Plain
Crown Color: Gray
Forehead Color: Gray
Nape Color: Gray
Throat Color: White
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 29-38 cm (11.5-15 in)
Weight: 43 g (1.5 oz)
Size: 3. Medium (9 - 16 in)
Color Primary: Gray
Underparts: White with buff-pink sides and flanks.
Upperparts: Gray
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Light buoyant direct flight with shallow wing beats. Hovers briefly over prey before dipping to pick it up.
Wingspan Range: 36-39 cm (14.25-15.5 in)
Wing Shape: Pointed-Wings
Tail Shape: Forked Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Black with white outer edges.
Under Tail: White with black inner edges.
Leg Color: Black

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