Great Kiskadee
Will boldly chase larger animals that
attempt to raid their nests, such as
monkeys, raptors, and snakes.
attempt to raid their nests, such as
monkeys, raptors, and snakes.
Pitangus sulphuratus
(L 8.7" WT2.2 oz)
Belize City
Fort George Area
05Mar2019
Pitangus in native Brazilian Topi
refers to a large flycatcher;
refers to a large flycatcher;
sulphuratus in Latin means
sulphury, i.e., bright yellow.
sulphury, i.e., bright yellow.
© BirdNote,
Ellen
Blackstone
Blackstone
© Cornell
Ornithology
Ornithology
The ring on its head
it looks like a king
what a beautiful sight
but loudly he sings.
(Eleeda Rajack)
(Eleeda Rajack)
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Society
Society