Tropical Kingbird, Tyrannus melancholicus
The Tropical Kingbird, Tyrannus melancholicus, is found from southern Texas to mid Argentina and is very noticeable when it is found.
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May 10, 2013
Tropical Kingbird, Tyrannus melancholicus
January 16, 2013
Texas Birding: Aransas National Wildlife Refuge
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
The Aransas Wildlife Refuge is best known as the winter home of the Whooping Crane. Once at the edge of extinction, in 1941 only 15 wild birds wintered in the area, it has slowly increased its population. It is still in a precarious state however. During the winter season, Whooping Crane tours regularly go from nearby Rockport into Aransas Bay, but you may occasionally see them from the refuge.
The area is well represented by Herons as well, with all of the regular Texas species to be found, as well as Rails, Roseate Spoonbill, and Ibis. In winter Ducks and shorebirds are in abundance.
Wild Turkey
These birds are usually found by the bay along the road and Heron Flats Trail.
During migration, there are an abundance of species who stop off in the area. On the day I visited, the roads in the area held hundreds of Scissor-tailed Flycatchers moving through, a great spectacle.
Warblers and other small passerines were in good supply. Northern Harriers were commonly found quartering the open fields, and a White-tailed Hawk made an appearance.
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July 11, 2012
Cactus Wren, Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus
Cactus Wren, Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus
The Cactus Wren, Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus, is a desert native found from southern U.S. down through Mexico. It is the largest North American wren and can be conspicuous.
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June 21, 2012
Great-tailed Grackle, Quiscalus mexicanus
Great-tailed Grackle, Quiscalus mexicanus
At one time the Great-tailed Grackle, Quiscalus mexicanus barely made its way into southern Texas but it has expanded its range into the Great Plains from about 1960. This image was taken in Texas.
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June 17, 2012
Altamira Oriole, Icterus gularis
Altamira Oriole, Icterus gularis
The Altamira Oriole, Icterus gularis, is easily found around the campgrounds at Falcon Dam State Park.
Altamira Oriole, Icterus gularis
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June 15, 2012
Pyrrhuloxia, Cardinalis sinuatus
Pyrrhuloxia, Cardinalis sinuatus
Similar to the familiar Northern Cardinal, the Pyrrhuloxia, Cardinalis sinuatus, is resident in the northern parts of Mexico and and southern parts of Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. They prefer desert scrub as well as riparian woodland.
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June 13, 2012
Black-throated Sparrow, Amphispiza bilineata
Black-throated Sparrow, Amphispiza bilineata
One of the most beautiful and distinct of the sparrow family, the Black-throated Sparrow, Amphispiza bilineata, isn found in desert conditions of the western U.S. and Mexico.
Black-throated Sparrow, Amphispiza bilineata
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June 11, 2012
Black-crested Titmouse, Baeolophus atricristatus
Black-crested Titmouse, Baeolophus atricristatus
The Black-crested Titmouse, Baeolophus atricristatus, is found in Texas and northeastern Mexico. It was once considered a subspecies of the Tufted Titmouse.
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