Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Tyrannus forficatus
About the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
The scissor-tailed flycatcher (Tyrannus forficatus), also known as the Texas bird-of-paradise and swallow-tailed flycatcher, is a long-tailed bird of the genus Tyrannus, whose members are collectively referred to as kingbirds. The kingbirds are a group of large insectivorous (insect-eating) birds in the tyrant flycatcher (Tyrannidae) family. The scissor-tailed flycatcher is found in North and Central America.
Key Facts
- Well-known species with 30,279 recorded observations.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher?
The scientific name of the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher is Tyrannus forficatus.
How many Scissor-tailed Flycatcher sightings have been recorded?
30,279 observations of the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher have been recorded on iNaturalist.
30,279
observations on iNaturalist
