Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Also known as: Split-tailed Flycatcher

28-38 cm (11-15") Common and conspicuous in open country, farms, roadsides, wires. Breeds from southern Nebraska south through Oklahoma (State Bird) to Texas. Casual wanderer throughout much of North America.

Pale gray body; pink sides; in flight, bright pinkish-orange underwings. Extremely long split tail. In spring males give spectacular courtship display flights.

Song: chattering, twittering.

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