Tropical Kingbird
Widespread and conspicuous
...from the south-western U.S
south to Argentina.
...from the south-western U.S
south to Argentina.
Tyrannus melancholicus
(L 8" Wt 1.38 oz)
(L 8" Wt 1.38 oz)
Hotel Riande
Panama City
01Oct2016
Bayano Reserve
02Oct2016
Commonly seen on
high wires.
high wires.
Tyrannus means tyrant;
melancholicus in Latin means
melancholy or irritable dispostion.
melancholicus in Latin means
melancholy or irritable dispostion.
With distinct voice
Of cheerful chirp, sweeter than
The sounds of Beethoven
Kingbird I bow before you.
(Handsum-Hart)
(Handsum-Hart)
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Keller
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