whitish-gray body, rufous sides, spectacular tail (Texas, USA; 2006-04-03)


Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Sayornis forficatus

Native Range: North America

Notes: an unmistakable flycatcher of open grasslands; etiology of its common name is obvious from the bird's long tail; little sexual dimorphism.


showing off scissor-like tail (Texas, USA; 2006-04-03)