Scissor-tailed Flycatcher (Tyrannus forficatus), Camp Verde, Yavapai County

This Scissor-tailed Flycatcher was first reported by Paul Ollig 13 May 2008. A Scissor-tailed Flycatcher mated with a Western Kingbird at this location last year and produced a brood of hybrids click here. It was photographed this year by Scott Rasmussen on 15 May 2008.

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher is a ABC Sketch Details species.

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15 May 2008, photo by Scott Rassmussen